Description
Job Description
Commonwealth Health - A commitment to caring can be found in the hearts and minds of the physicians, nurses and, many other employees who support patient care at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and clinics. Our organization is built on great people. In turn, we provide these skilled and dedicated caregivers with career opportunities, professional development and, a work environment that creates superior job satisfaction. Opportunities stretch across our hospital, physician network and, emergency medical services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years.
One to three years experience as a Pharmacy Supervisor desired but not necessary.
Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Supervisor assists in the managing, planning, organizing and directing of all functions of the Wilkes Barre Behavioral Health Hospital Pharmacy along with performing as a Staff Clinical Pharmacist when necessary.
Managerial skills, knowledge of Pharmacy law, numerical ability, thorough knowledge of Pharmacology, aseptic technique, accurate analysis and evaluation of orders, verbal and written communication skills, independent thinking/sound judgment, clinical expertise, ability to teach and instruct.
Works well and in congruence with the current Director of Pharmacy
Advises and consults with patients, nursing and medical staff.
Supervises pharmacist and non-pharmacists in daily activities and schedules pharmacists to achieve appropriate coverage during time pharmacy is open and for coverage during times pharmacy is closed.
Assists in scheduling and coordinating of department projects to meet deadlines
Investigates unusual situations or activities pertaining to pharmacy services
Performs drug master file and other pharmacy system file maintenance
Performs order entry of prescribers orders
Responds to variances and assist in any issues in facilities
Ensure that department policies and procedures are carried out
Participates in pharmacy staff and nursing training relative to pharmacy
Attends monthly Pharmacy and Therapeutics meetings along with the Director of Pharmacy
Tracks various statistics as required for reporting
Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Pharmacist license
Commonwealth Health - A commitment to caring can be found in the hearts and minds of the physicians, nurses and, many other employees who support patient care at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and clinics. Our organization is built on great people. In turn, we provide these skilled and dedicated caregivers with career opportunities, professional development and, a work environment that creates superior job satisfaction. Opportunities stretch across our hospital, physician network and, emergency medical services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years.
