Supervisor Pharmacist - Vanderbilt Medical Group Clinic Pharmacy Services at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Pharmacy Clinic VMG Ops Job Summary: Supervises the pharmacy team for a specific area of the department. This includes supervision of human resources, medication delivery systems and provision of service to patients and other healthcare professionals. Ensures that safe medication practices are followed and that all federal, state and local laws and regulations are followed in the provision of service. . Position Highlights This role is located in the VMG Clinic Pharmacy located on Main Campus. Responsibilities include oversight of VMG staff pharmacists, sterile and non-sterile compounding, Omnicell inventory management, medication purchasing, and medication delivery. The supervisor serves as the pharmacist-in-charge for VMG pharmacy and provides temperature monitoring for medication refrigerators/freezers within the pharmacy. Clinics include those on Main Campus in The Vanderbilt Clinic, Medical Center East, Villages at Vanderbilt, and Vanderbilt Eye Institute as well as offsite clinics. Day shift hours Monday - Friday. Approximately 7:00am - 3:30pm. Potential to provide staffing coverage for 6:30am - 3:00pm and 7:00am - 5:30pm shifts. No holidays and no weekends. Healthsystem pharmacy experience is preferred. Leadership experience is preferred. Key Responsibilities Supervises and coordinates the preparation and dispensing of medications according to accepted standards of practice. Effectively coordinates departmental resources and actively participates in stewardship and cost control initiatives. Effectively manages human resources and creates an environment which enhances morale and facilities teamwork. Ensures the quality, safety and consistency of pharmacy services. Ensures the delivery of outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in drug preparation and dispensing including practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications. This includes being proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination. (where applicable) Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. Leadership (Novice): Sets the example in challenging and difficult situations. Can demonstrate different leadership styles, such as supportive and authoritative, as individuals and situations require it. Communicates team and unit goals clearly and effectively. Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. People Management (Novice): Conducts performa