Pharmacy Supervisor

Position Summary

Oversee and supervise activities within the pharmacy. Coordinate department training, scheduling, and staff evaluation processes. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignments may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

• SUPERVISION – Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees; select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives.
• GOALS & OBJECTIVES – Work with management to plan and implement goals and objectives incorporating the needs identified by department personnel and customers.
• PATIENT CARE – Organize and maintain proper flow within the inpatient area.
• PATIENT CARE – Establish appropriate criteria for patient counseling, review medication histories, and monitor drug therapy.
• PATIENT CARE – Ensure pharmacist participation in parenteral and enteral nutrition.
• PATIENT CARE – Coordinate and participate in nursing station and crash cart inspections.
• TRAINING – Conduct or delegate in‑service education programs for pharmacy staff and employees outside the Department of Pharmacy.
• SUPERVISION – Assume proper responsibilities for pharmacy interns.
• SUPPLY – Assist in the pharmaceutical bid process and participate in the maintenance of adequate drug and inventory supply.
• QUALITY – Participate in the department quality assurance program and perform regular QA audits; prepare reports for the Director and Assistant Director and implement corrective actions.
• PATIENT CARE – Participate in compounding and dispensing functions as needed.
• INVENTORY – Ensure inventories are inspected routinely; remove outdated drugs or those that have lost potency and replace them.
• LIAISON – Serve as a liaison for assigned area; coordinate activities with other staff, divisions, departments, and organizations; may chair steering committees.
• DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in‑services, meetings, and workshops.
• PATIENT SAFETY – Follow patient safety policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate proactive approach; identify and report environmental risks; report potential or actual safety concerns, medical errors, and near‑misses promptly; encourage patient participation in care.

Education: Program Graduate from an Accredited College of Pharmacy.

Experience: 1 year of directly related experience (3 years ideal). Bilingual in English and at least one of Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is a plus.

Credentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuer within 30 days;
Pharmacist License in New Mexico.

Medium Work:
Exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly.

• Med Haz:
  Moderate exposure to chemicals/dangerous equipment/materials.
• Substitution to credential failure may result in termination.
• Tuberculosis testing completed upon hire and as required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care Industries