Pharmacy Supervisor

This hospital provides emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York.

**This role involves promoting medication safety by reviewing medication errors and adverse drug events, as well as supporting the education and training of staff.**

Requirements:

• PharmD degree required/ PGY1 Preferred
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Active New York State pharmacist licensure.
• 3 years of inpatient hospital experience required.
• Previous experience in pharmacy management or supervisory roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy automation and information systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee pharmacy operations during evening shifts, including clinical, operational, and distribution services.
• Ensure that all work performed by pharmacy staff complies with state and federal regulations, as well as hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish work assignments for the evening shift and allocate staff as needed to ensure adequate coverage, including managing sick calls for evening and overnight shifts.
• Act as the primary point of contact for pharmacy staff during the evening shift, resolving operational or staffing issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pharmacy technology application issues during evening operations, including automation and information systems.
• Assist pharmacy managers and directors in assessing and resolving pharmacy operational challenges.
• Serve as a pharmacy medication safety officer by reviewing and reporting medication errors and adverse drug events, contributing to the continuous improvement of medication safety protocols and operational efficiencies.
• Support ongoing staff training and education.
• Assist with the review and revision of the pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Assist in managing pharmacy information systems, supporting technology-related updates, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy leadership, staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and quality pharmacy services during evening hours.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please reach out to me at sheila.erickson@40hrs.us or give me a call directly at 860-982-7132.