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• The Retail Pharmacy Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Retail Pharmacy Department. Responsible for achieving established quality and financial budget outcomes. Ensures the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to all patients and customers in areas of responsibility. Leads colleagues in standards of quality of care inventory control and intra and interdepartmental communications. Responsible for selecting developing and maintaining a team of competent staff. Holds self and team accountable for achieving the highest level of quality of care customer service and employee satisfaction and recognizes the contribution for desired results. Driven to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  
  Will assist the Pharmacy Director in setting the long and short range goals of the Pharmacy based on developments and trends in Retail and Long-Term Care Pharmacy practice.
  
  SCOPE OF SERVICE/CUSTOMER:
  Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Director plans organizes and manages lead retail pharmacists retail pharmacists pharmacy technicians and other support personnel. Serves as a leadership resource for those working in the retail pharmacy. Assumes a proactive role in improving quality.
  
  Patients served range in age from newborns to geriatrics. Customers include departmental employees peers physicians and their office staff vendors patients families visitors etc.
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  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Model of Caring and Trinity Healths Code of Conduct fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Mission and Values.
  2. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of Conduct as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.
  3. Provides input to Pharmacy Director regarding new service opportunities and strategic planning. Participates as appropriate in the development of new services that support the strategic initiatives of the organization.
  4. Ensures assigned departments have appropriate human resources including hiring counseling performance evaluation performance standards and training standards.
  5. Serves on designated committees and task forces as assigned. Plans and attends meetings in services in areas of responsibility on a regular basis.
  6. Develops a team approach to working with staff and departments building an engaged and team-oriented atmosphere across the pharmacy departments as well as across the organization. Recommends improvements to existing programs or services; implements and evaluates changes; develops policies and procedures.
  7. Assists in establishing and monitoring workload and productivity in areas of responsibility.
  8. Assists in developing and monitoring department budgets.
  9. Supervises or performs the responsibilities of the Lead Pharmacist or Staff Pharmacist in their absence.
  10. Is competent to provide care to the population served as identified in the descriptions of services maintained in the pharmacy.
  11. Collaborates with financial assistance team to mitigate cost as a barrier for patient for pharmaceutical products.
  12. Ensures that monthly budget variance reports are reviewed and responded to appropriately for each department problem solving as needed for errors and to respond to changing business conditions.
  13. Approves pay-period end payroll edits timecards and schedules ensures productivity metric for assigned areas is met.
  14. Reviews and approves invoices and expenditures from assigned departments.
  15. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
  16. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
  17. Supports and abides by all medical center departmental and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
  18. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor manager or department head.
  19. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

  SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  1. Maintain a professional collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
  2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA Stark etc.)
  3. Keep current in area of expertise and assures that standards and practices reflect best practice within area of expertise.
  4. Must have proven time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize work/projects in a fast-paced working environment so that all tasks are completed on time and accurately.
  5. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people across all levels & diverse backgrounds; ability to handle interactions with discretion tact & courtesy.
  6. Serve as a role model to encourage a commitment to customer service.
  7. Must be a strong relationship developer consultant and demonstrate the ability to deal successfully with inherent ambiguities and complexities of a multi-site organization.
  8. Must be flexible and demonstrate a great tolerance for change with ability to manage self and others through change.
  9. Must display strong negotiating consensus building and facilitation skills and be comfortable in a team-oriented hands-on environment.
  10. Ability to analyze data using statistical methods.
  11. Must be able to gather information and complete analysis then document findings and recommendations.
  12. Demonstrated business acumen.
  13. Must have an aptitude for learning quickly acting maturely and ethically.
  14. Must have ability to think creatively and analytically.
  15. Ability to demonstrate initiative.
  16. High degree of professionalism.
  17. Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
  18. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to implement processes and procedures.

  
  PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
  1. Normal office environment where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust dirt and noise.
  2. In an eight-hour day may sit 6 hours and walk/stand two hours.
  3. Must be able to occasionally (6-10% of work time) lift/carry objects weighing approximately 35 lbs.
  4. Associates job requires occasional (10% of work time) squatting crawling crouching kneeling balancing pushing pulling frequent bending/stooping and reaching above shoulder level.
  5. Must frequently (21-50% of work time) maintain high level of concentration with many interruptions and attain desired deadlines.
  6. Must be able to see at a near visual acuity level.
  7. Must be able to speak and hear speech.
  8. Must be able to travel on occasion to other worksites and training seminars.
  9. Must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  (EDUCATION LICENSURE CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED):
  Education:
  1. Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
  2. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.

  Licensure:
  Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Iowa in good standing or eligible for registration.
  Maintains licensure in additional states as required based on contracted facilities outside of Iowa.

  Experience:
  1. Previous leadership experience is preferred.
  2. Previous practical experience and/or certification in areas related to practice site are preferred.
  3. Special Skills and Competencies:
  a) Supervisory and planning abilities
  b) Excellent written and oral communication skills
  c) Self-motivated detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
  d) Preferred certification in Immunization Administration.
  e) Organizational Skills

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.