Supervisor, Pharmacist Mail Order Pharmacy
Brunswick, ME - USA
Job Summary
Join Martins Point Health Care - an innovative not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force ofpeople caring for people Martins Point employees are on amission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martins Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect where our values - taking care of ourselves and others continuous learning helping each other and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martins Point has been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2015.
Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides day-to-day operational leadership and oversight for the pharmacist team to ensure safe efficient and high-quality pharmacy operations.
- Coordinates pharmacist staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage and support operational needs.
- Conducts regular 1:1 meetings providing feedback identifying development opportunities and supporting annual performance evaluations in collaboration with Pharmacy Manager.
- Promotes consistent communication by ensuring pharmacists are informed of departmental priorities operational changes and organizational initiatives.
- Supports the onboarding training orientation and competency development of pharmacists.
- Serves as the primary operational resource for pharmacist staff by facilitating workflow resolving routine operational issues including customer service escalation and other concerns as appropriate.
- Identifies and escalates pharmacy operational issues and staffing concerns to Pharmacy Manager to support timely resolution
- Maintains active staff pharmacist practice by accurately reviewing verifying and dispensing prescription medications in accordance with federal and state laws Board of Pharmacy regulations accreditation standards and organizational policies.
- Consults and educates patients providers and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy and pharmacy services.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives operational projects and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient care workflow efficiency and departmental performance.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Participates in occasionally leads huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assists other MPHC pharmacy departments as required including but not limited to adherence outreach and Medication Therapy Management.
- Adds value by developing implementing and ensuring continuous quality improvement and process improvement to deliver effective and efficient output
- Assists Pharmacy Manager with short and long-range program planning pharmacy policy and audit readiness
- Responsible for notification of the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy upon hiring and cessation of employment/termination of pharmacists and technicians and other operational notifications as required by State Board of Pharmacy.
- Responsible for maintaining reporting and submitting all records for the dispensing of controlled substances to each state when required.
- Responsible for pharmacy biennial control substance inventory completion and proper documentation.
- Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with board of pharmacy requirements.
- Provides regulatory direction and education to staff.
Employees are expected to work consistently to demonstrate the mission vision and core values of the organization.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy with relevant clinic mail order or retail setting
Licensure/certification:
- Current license to practice pharmacy in Maine
Experience:
- At least 3 years pharmacy operations experience
- Experience in a high volume fast-paced environment
- Leadership experience
Knowledge:
- Thorough clinical knowledge of therapeutic drug utilization.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Abilities:
- Excellent customer services skills
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills (ability to prioritize and multi-task while maintaining focus on objectives).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with organizational leadership
- Ability to function independently with sound judgment in decision making
- Ability to take appropriate initiative while soliciting input/advice appropriately
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner.
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Required Experience:
Manager