SUPERVISOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES
Apply NowCompany: State of Rhode Island
Location: Cranston, RI 02910
Description:
Salary : $85,136.00 - $96,079.00 Annually
Location : Cranston, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 1079-10000-43
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Division: Hospital & Community Rehabilitation Svcs
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: B32A
Classification: Classified
Assignment(s)/Comments: To work at either hospital campus in Cranston or Pascoag as needed.
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Scheduled work days and hours of work are to be determined.
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2883 (20)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the operation of a state-operated pharmacy, supervising the dispensing of prescription drugs on an individual basis to those requiring medication; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative supervision of a superior but retains full responsibility for the performance of work in accordance with standards of the pharmacist profession.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of other pharmacists and non-professional workers assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy; a thorough knowledge of the composition and use of the more common drugs; a working knowledge of federal, state and professional regulations, standards and codes pertaining to the proper delivery of pharmaceutical services; a familiarity with various elements of the market for the sale of medication; the ability to coordinate an institution-wide program of pharmacy services including special emphasis on drug accountability and control; the ability to plan, direct and review the work of professional pharmacists and non-professional workers; the ability to prepare pharmaceutical compounds on a volume basis; the ability to estimate future pharmaceutical needs; a working knowledge of a computerized perpetual inventory process and the ability to reconcile inventories; the ability to do clinical review of medications with emphasis on appropriateness and cost effectiveness; the ability to deal tactfully with the public, medical sales representatives, and with medical, nursing and administrative staff; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible supervisory position as a registered pharmacist involved in the execution of an overall program of drug accountability and control.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.
Supplemental Information
Please note the following examples of work performed that most accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor of Pharmacy Services position:
Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox),
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
Hepatitis B titers,
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
N-95 Respirator FIT test
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:
Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003
RISPH Ph: (401) 462-4142
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
01
Are you a member of Council 94 ? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
02
Are you a member of Council 94 Local 2883? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
03
At the time of appointment, must have registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment. Do you possess a registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island?
Required Question
Location : Cranston, RI
Job Type: Council 94 (2-36)
Job Number: 1079-10000-43
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS
Division: Hospital & Community Rehabilitation Svcs
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: B32A
Classification: Classified
Assignment(s)/Comments: To work at either hospital campus in Cranston or Pascoag as needed.
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Scheduled work days and hours of work are to be determined.
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: Council 94 Local 2883 (20)
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the operation of a state-operated pharmacy, supervising the dispensing of prescription drugs on an individual basis to those requiring medication; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative supervision of a superior but retains full responsibility for the performance of work in accordance with standards of the pharmacist profession.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of other pharmacists and non-professional workers assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
- To be responsible for the operation of a state-operated pharmacy, supervising the dispensing of prescription drugs on an individual basis to those requiring medication.
- To be responsible for maintaining a manual/computerized perpetual inventory of all stock, keeping proper records and reports of all barbiturates, narcotics, restricted drugs and tax-free alcohol on a monthly and yearly basis.
- To be responsible for regularly inspecting all drug storage and medication centers, ensuring proper storage techniques and, when necessary, removing unused, outdated, or excess medication.
- To be responsible for reconciling the records and supplies kept in the wards with records kept at the pharmacy.
- To check pharmaceutical orders for conformance to specification, testing drugs for purity and identification, when necessary.
- To make physicians and nursing personnel aware of pertinent information on new drugs, including dosage and administration, common adverse reactions, possible chemical interactions, precautions, and proper storage of drugs.
- To assist in providing continuous in-service training on basic pharmaceutical methodology and new chemotherapeutic agents to members of the medical staff.
- To ensure that the pharmacy complies to standards established in federal and state legislation, as well as professional codes for accreditation.
- To be responsible for reviewing purchase orders and requisitioning medication and medical/surgical supplies and to assist in establishing quantities needed.
- As appropriate, to establish and supervise a computerized perpetual inventory system that will interface with the institutional level pharmacies.
- To be responsible for maintaining cost effective inventory levels of medications and supplies.
- To maintain an adequate library and informative literature relating to the nature, form, dosage and use of drugs.
- To evaluate and update the institutional formulary.
- To formulate topical preparations, skin preparations, eye preparations, and other compounds usually made by a pharmacist.
- To be responsible for repacking, in smaller quantities, pharmaceutical products and supplies acquired in bulk.
- To compound, repackage, label and dispense medication and medical/surgical supplies in a state-operated pharmacy/warehouse distribution center.
- To be responsible for the security and storage of all medications within the pharmacy and the proper storage of all flammable mixtures such as acetone, alcohol, chloroform and other chemicals.
- To participate in institutional, as well as, departmental committees.
- To prepare and update policy and procedure manuals based on accreditation standards and state and federal laws.
- To participate in the clinical review process with other members of the health care team including performing individual patient medication reviews.
- To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy; a thorough knowledge of the composition and use of the more common drugs; a working knowledge of federal, state and professional regulations, standards and codes pertaining to the proper delivery of pharmaceutical services; a familiarity with various elements of the market for the sale of medication; the ability to coordinate an institution-wide program of pharmacy services including special emphasis on drug accountability and control; the ability to plan, direct and review the work of professional pharmacists and non-professional workers; the ability to prepare pharmaceutical compounds on a volume basis; the ability to estimate future pharmaceutical needs; a working knowledge of a computerized perpetual inventory process and the ability to reconcile inventories; the ability to do clinical review of medications with emphasis on appropriateness and cost effectiveness; the ability to deal tactfully with the public, medical sales representatives, and with medical, nursing and administrative staff; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible supervisory position as a registered pharmacist involved in the execution of an overall program of drug accountability and control.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.
Supplemental Information
Please note the following examples of work performed that most accurately reflect the current duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor of Pharmacy Services position:
- To oversee the operations of the Pharmacy Department in a hospital setting; to review medication orders from providers for safety and accuracy; to ensure safe and efficient dispensing and distribution of medications from the pharmacy to patient care units.
- To review patient profiles and medication orders for medication-related problems (actual or potential) including but not limited to appropriate dose, indication, frequency, route of administration, drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication, and risk/benefit ratio for individual patient.
- To enter medication orders and other patient-related information into the pharmacy computer database.
- To oversee the repackaging and proper labeling of drugs received in bulk quantities.
- To ensure that medication storage areas are inspected routinely for proper storage conditions ensuring that all outdated, damaged, or excess medications are removed from storage and segregated.
- To be responsible for maintaining cost-effective medication inventory in the pharmacy.
- To be responsible for maintaining proper records and inventory of controlled substances.
- To be responsible for the proper security and storage of all medications within the pharmacy and the proper storage of all flammable products such as alcohol.
- To review purchase orders and requisitions for medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- To provide drug information and in-service educational lectures to providers and staff on pharmacy-related issues as appropriate as requested.
- To conduct comprehensive pharmacy chart reviews where appropriate with supervision, unless otherwise specified by the pharmacy administrator.
- To participate in patient treatment team meetings as requested.
- To precept URI College of Pharmacy students who are completing pharmacy practice experience rotations.
- To participate in updating written pharmacy policies and procedures and ensuring that pharmacy operations are compliant with Joint Commission standards and federal and state regulations.
- To participate in evaluating and updating the hospital medication formulary.
- To participate on hospital committees as requested.
Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chickenpox),
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
Hepatitis B titers,
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
N-95 Respirator FIT test
Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:
Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003
RISPH Ph: (401) 462-4142
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
01
Are you a member of Council 94 ? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a member of Council 94 Local 2883? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)
- Yes
- No
03
At the time of appointment, must have registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment. Do you possess a registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island?
- Yes
- No
Required Question