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Department
Discharge PharmacyJob Summary
Under minimal supervision, the pharmacist supervisor is responsible for the management and supervision of the daily activities of the staff for activities and processes designed to provide efficient medication distribution, customer service, and appropriate clinical services. Supervisory activities include the review and prioritization of daily workload, serving as the primary resource for staff on clinical and administrative issues, and coordination of pharmacy functions with other departments/sections to ensure optimal patient care and interdepartmental communication. Ensures appropriate training, education, and competency of pharmacy staff. Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates pharmacy staff. Ensures compliance with all Federal and State regulations, and departmental policies. Develops and implements sustainable policies and procedures, provides oversight of payroll and scheduling, and provides staffing support as necessary.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates and works with other hospital colleagues (e.g. physician, nursing, ancillary staff, etc.) to assist in defining policies and procedures governing daily pharmacy practice in coordination with the management/leadership team(s) and in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, and state and federal laws. Attends or participates in other programs, committees, inservice meetings and functions required by the pharmacy department. Delivers positive customer service and follow up on customer and employee issues/complaints. (40%)
Develops and implements work schedules and assignments to ensure appropriate staffing. As needed, finds coverage during periods of high volume, staff shortages and emergencies. Assures that approved work schedule is posted in a timely manner. Monitors daily staff attendance to assure compliance with organizational and departmental policy. As necessary due to employee absence, redirects work schedule assignments to assure that critical positions are staffed. Assists with the completion of the hiring and disciplinary paperwork with documentation. (20%)
Actively identifies problems and opportunities for improvement; identifies appropriate solution and involves others in the implementation process. Recognizes positive behavior and contributions to the organization using praise, appreciation, and rewards. Identifies training and staff development needs of employees and ensures appropriate training provided and competency is maintained. Initiates formal/informal activities with employees to develop departmental cohesion and collegiality. (20%)
Ensures all legal and professional pharmacy requirements are adhered to and appropriate documentation is maintained. Interprets, verifies, and clarifies orders for all types of medications as needed. Oversees preparation of compounded medications and ensures all record keeping requirements are maintained per board of pharmacy rules and regulations. (20%)
Education:
Doctorate Degree BPharm or PharmD, with PharmD preferred Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years pharmacy experience, Required and
4-6 years pharmacy experience preferred and
previous managerial or leadership experience preferred and
Applicable PGY2 Residency will count towards managerial experience.
Licenses:
PHA-Licensed Pharmacist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with other members of the healthcare team and with pharmacy leadership
Strong organizational skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmacy
Thorough knowledge of pharmacy related state and federal laws
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail
Ability to demonstrate sound problem solving/decision making skills with practical, efficient, economical, and reasonable solutions
Broad pharmacotherapy knowledge for managing patient medication therapy needs
Ability to provide input into the vision and development of pharmacy services
Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$129,635.00 - $200,376.00 / yr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.