Supervisor, Pharmacists - Medication Safety - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Job description

The Pharmacist Supervisor oversees pharmacy operations and manages a team of direct reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, medication safety, and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for staff training, performance development, and cross-functional communication, while supporting specialty areas such as IV operations, medication safety, or operational services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standards and regulations and maintains proper documentation.
• Assure readiness with all regulatory agencies and compliance with department, hospital, and AH policies and procedures.
• Assist in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of medication and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain safe and efficient operations and workflow in the pharmacy and related areas.
• Support the departmental goals by directly assisting team members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among team members.
• Perform orientation of employees in all job functions and cross-trains when necessary.
• Provide continual training and cross training to employees on new job functions, equipment, and technology.
• Actively participate in annual evaluations and works with team members throughout the year handling performance, discipline issues and career advancement opportunities.
• Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to medication management.
• Support the pharmacist-in-charge in the vision and department goals, assist team members and is being flexible in roles and responsibilities.
• Collaborative member of pharmacy leadership team assisting with departmental initiatives.

Medication Safety:
• Develop, implement, oversee programs designed to ensure the safe use of medications within the healthcare setting.
• Identify, mitigate medication-related risks, conducts safety audits, educates healthcare professionals on safe medication practices, and collaborates with various departments to enhance patient safety.
• Establish policies and procedures to promote safe medication practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the medication safety program.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential medication safety issues.
• Analyze medication error reports and adverse drug events to determine root causes.
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent medication errors and enhance patient safety.
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on medication safety practices.
• Develop educational materials and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups focused on patient safety and quality improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses.
• Use data to identify trends and areas for improvement in medication safety.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for pharmacy leadership and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant medication safety regulations and standards.

Education/Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required
• Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
• 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with leadership assignments
• PGY1 pharmacy residency preferred
• Experience in medication safety or quality improvement for medication safety