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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more. 

Summary:

The Director Pharmacy manages the medication use process in collaboration with the Medical Staff and Nursing Services by organizing the processes and functions of the Pharmacy Department efficiently, economically, and professionally in accordance with Hospital and Departmental policy and applicable federal and state legal requirements. This job fosters the development of Pharmaceutical Care through process improvement of distributive and clinical pharmacy services. Assists in the leadership of the pharmacy department through the development and implementation of plans and goals that are in accordance with CSFCH goals and CHRISTUS Christian philosophy and values. Responsible for the cost-effective management of SFCH resources through prudent inventory and supply control and personnel utilization, while maintaining quality service and patient care. Ensures that all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, hospital/departmental policies, and procedures are followed in all aspects of drug distribution. Provides support to the staff in solving problems. Promotes motivation, teamwork, and productivity. Providing services to patients of all ages at a high competency level.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Develops and enforce policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication use.
• Develops and maintains a medical staff-approved formulary.
• Supervises medication storage and preparation areas throughout the facility.
• Provides for the educational needs of health care professionals, patients, and their families.
• Ensures maintenance of an adequate medication supply. Ensures the integrity of the medication supply; establishes specifications for the procurement of medications, chemicals, and biologicals.
• Ensures strict control and accountability for medications dispensed to patients or distributed to floor stock.
• Assures adequate control and documentation of controlled substances.
• Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Supervises all pharmacy personnel. Recruits, interviews and promotes disciplines and terminates pharmacy staff.
• Develop job descriptions and performance standards. Evaluates and counsels staff on their performance.
• Evaluate work schedules against workload statistics. Maintains an appropriate staffing level.
• Provides for the educational needs of the pharmacy staff.
• Prepares budget annually.
• Reviews monthly financial statistics and plans expenditures within budget guidelines.
• Ensures preparation and submission of patient charges and financial reports to finance in accordance with policy.
• Administers reports, documents, payroll records, statistical surveys, and other required data.
• Ensures compliance with health system policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Integrates the department into the organization’s primary functions.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the pharmacy that supports the mission and goals of the organization.
• Develops and implements pharmacy services in collaboration with associated department services.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a program that improves the quality of pharmacy services and supports the quality improvement plan of the organization.
• Participates in all committees/functions required by the organization including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
• Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with staff members and within the community.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Provides essential leadership and administrative support to the department members; coordinates the allocation of staff and other resources; Facilitates the ongoing achievement of the department’s mission and goals; promotes the development and improvement of processes directed at providing quality, economical healthcare services.
• This job will manage pharmacy distributive services, facilitate drug utilization initiatives, integrate clinical pharmacy programs, oversee pharmacy information systems, advance medication safety, and assure regulatory compliance.
• They also directly manage the activities of pharmacists and technicians and are actively involved in their areas of oversight to assure pharmacy staff remain competent and engaged in customer service, standardized work, and lean processes.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required

Experience

• 8-12 years of practical experience preferred
• 7 years of leadership/management experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RPH License in the state of employment required

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( ).

Pay Range: $20.19 - $28.52 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician III assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing the duties described in the Technician II position description as well as serving as a role model for other technicians through added responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department.
The Technician III is actively involved in the training and development process and the development of policies and procedures specific to their practice site and is responsible for the daily technical operations of the area. The Technician III must have the capacity to work effectively and efficiently in areas routinely requiring a higher degree of prolonged technical concentration, liability, and risk.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license.
• Individual must have EXCPT and/or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification.
• Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
• At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Two years of college training or its equivalent.
• ACPE IV certification.
• Hazardous drug compounding certification.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long period of time (4+ hours) between breaks.
• Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
• This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
Competencies:
• Must meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech II.
• Competency demonstrated and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
A. IV Compounding
B. Hazardous drug identification and compounding
C. Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
D. Fluids ordering/restocking
E. Narcotics/CII Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
F. OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
G. Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
H. ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
I. MPI Prepacker
J. Storeroom ordering
K. Recalls; processing, segregating and removing from inventory/ADCs
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload.
• Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently.
• Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.

Responsibilities:
• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder development and ongoing revisions.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and Rush system employees.
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations
• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
• Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
• Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) refills, cart fill and batches.
• Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
• Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
• Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and ADC restocks.
• Ability to troubleshoot ADC equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to CII Safe, Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.
• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
• Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound oral suspensions and other duties as assigned.
• Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
• Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing mediations, ADC out of stock and responding to in-basket messages)
• Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
• Responsible for training and compliance with USP , USP , USP , and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile and non-sterile products:
• Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded products.
• Maintains all required documentation of compounded products and production areas for sterile and non-sterile products.
• Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
• Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation..
• Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
• Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
• Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
• Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department
• Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
• Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( /rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $10.00 - $375.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Intern assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Intern is involved in the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician interns. The pharmacy intern exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Job Requirements:
•Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy
• A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL
•Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
•Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
•Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
•Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
•Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
•Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required.
•Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required.
Preferred
•Attitude to learn and grow professionally
•Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work:
Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary..
Physical Demands
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a not full time position. Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends. As noted above, once the intern becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly. In addition, interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It’s possible that full time work may be available if the intern is interested.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1.Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
2.Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
3.Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
4.Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
5.Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
6.Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
a.Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
b.Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
7.Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
8.Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
9.Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
10.Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
11.Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
a.Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.
b.Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
12.Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
13.Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to in-basket messages)
14.Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
15.Place orders through RxWorks to maintain adequate inventory levels as assigned:
a.Follow stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders.
16.Responsible for compliance with USP and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:
a.Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.
b.Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products.
17.Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
18.Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
19.Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
20.Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
21.Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
22.Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
23.Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
24.Responsible for the smooth and efficient technical operation of the specific practice site. Provides in advance and in follow-up the management of issues of a departmental or site-specific nature regardless of absence from the work site. For example, before a scheduled day off, the technician brings important issues to the attention of the replacement technician or follows up on problems with the replacement person upon return.
25.Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department or practice site.
26.Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
27.Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
28.Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician Intern may perform:
a.Medication admission histories
b.Medication discharge counseling
c.IV to PO reports
d.Creatinine clearance monitoring
e.Drug Use Evaluations
29.Any and all other duties as assigned.
Behavioral and leadership Responsibilities
1.Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
2.Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
3.Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.
4.Will participate in evening medication reconciliation once weekly during P3 year to assist in achieving department’s goals in medication histories for high risk patients.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Pharmacy Tech - PRN

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

The Pharmacy Technician III assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications and are accountable to the supervising pharmacist who is legally responsible for the care and safety of the patients served by the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician III follows applicable standards and federal, state & local laws and regulations for the care and safety of the customers and patients served.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
• Experience: 3 years hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent experience required.
• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by first day of work.
  • This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.
• Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to function in a variety of roles and settings in the pharmacy department.
  • Ability to perform initial trouble shooting for automated pharmacy technology and associated software.
  • Ability to interpret standard medical information, lab values, other pertinent information in order to compile the necessary information for pharmacist judgement, prior authorization or other patient care use.
  • Demonstrates mastery of all pharmacy dispensing and standard compounding procedures.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge and use of all equipment; robotic dispensing equipment and automated dispensing cabinets as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with the operation of pharmacy automation technology systems and workflow management.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with utilization of electronic health record, electronic communication application and other pharmacy information software.
  • Must be able to work under time constraints.
  • Demonstrates competence in patient and customer contact points.
  • Demonstrates mastery of all pharmacy prescription adjudication, copay assistance, financial assistance, Point of Sale, ordering, and inventory management as appropriate for job role.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge and use of all equipment; robotic dispensing equipment and automated dispensing cabinets as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates competence to train and orient new co-workers.

We Offer Great Benefits:

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Manager of Regional Pharmacy - WI

The Manager of Regional Pharmacy directs all functions of the Pharmacy Operations for the assigned sites(s) in a collaborative fashion while overseeing the financial, operation and quality components of those pharmacy sites. Assists the director with development and implementation of policies and procedures, QA, and performance standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PharmD degree
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency in health-system pharmacy administration or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of supervisory/management experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed in Wisconsin in Pharmacy

Job Duties:

• Assists the director of pharmacy in planning and implementing procedures in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies and legal requirements.
• Works as part of the system pharmacy leadership team to formulate ideas, analyze problems, develops solutions, budget and planning of operational activities.
• Establishes effective working relationships and maintains open lines of communication with medical staff. Maintains collaborative and cooperative communication and working relationships with all hospital staff to ensure effective operations.
• Confers with information systems to develop computer programs for pharmacy information management systems, patient and department charge systems, and inventory control.
• Participates on Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Safety Committee, Information Systems Committee, Patient Medication Safety Committee, Nursing/Pharmacy Committee plus others as directed by the director of pharmacy.
• Performs human resource responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new partners, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of partner concerns, corrective actions, terminations and overall partner morale
• Ensures all pharmacy operation areas meet productivity, budgetary, partner engagement, and patient outcome targets and standards by continually monitoring and adjusting plans as needed.
• Able to perform all duties of the pharmacy manager
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Assists with the daily operations of the various Pharmacy Department programs, multiple projects and participate in Plan and regulatory agency audits, as necessary.
• Makes high volume of outbound calls to members, prescribers, and pharmacies in regard to the Adherence program.
• Assists members in refilling their medications and reaching out to the prescriber’s office if a member requires additional refills on their maintenance medications.
• Drafts routine reports and correspondence.
• Supports all CMS required oversight processes of PBM including but not limited to: Rebates, Explanation of Benefit reports, Transition Reports, and Part B vs Part D.
• Responds to inquiries from physicians, members, and pharmacies related to formulary and prescription benefits.
• Retrieves accurate, concise, applicable, and timely drug information.
• Interacts with Plan's contracted PBM to ensure communications and information to other internal Plan departments as applicable.
• Interacts with Plan’s contracted PBM in regard to Prior Authorizations, Overrides and in resolving issues pertaining to member’s medications.
• Makes outbound calls to pharmacies and prescribers to resolve prescription issues such as medication requires Prior Authorization, assist retail/mail order pharmacies in resolving third party rejections, and reviewing daily rejections while ensuring we are CMS compliant.
• Interacts with internal plan departments to address pharmacy related issues.
• Works closely with compliance department to make sure Pharmacy Programs meet the criteria established by CMS.
• Ensures all HMO’s members information is kept confidential according to HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Required: Minimum 1 year customer experience.
• Preferred: Prior Pharmacy Tech experience in a healthcare setting.
  

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Pharmacy Tech
  

• Required: None
• Preferred: Pharmacy Tech school
  

• Required:
• Knowledge of pharmacy and medical nomenclature/terminology, common medication dosages, trade & generics, and medication therapy application.
• Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Bilingual - English/Spanish or English/Chinese
  

• Required: Pharmacy Tech license
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician
  

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Job Title: Pharmacy Supervisor

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Duration: Full-Time | Permanent

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Rotating On-Call Coverage)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Supervisor to lead pharmacy operations and provide guidance to pharmacists, technicians, and support staff. This role ensures efficient pharmacy services, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, operational oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

The Pharmacy Supervisor will also play a key role in staff development, policy implementation, and operational improvements while supporting hospital pharmacy services.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Management:

• Provide leadership and direction to pharmacy staff including pharmacists, technicians, secretaries, and clinical pharmacy specialists.
• Participate in human resource functions such as interviewing, training, performance evaluations, and staff scheduling.
• Promote a positive work environment and ensure staff compliance with departmental and organizational standards.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of pharmacy personnel (approx. 40–50 staff members).

Operational Oversight:

• Review medication variance reports and allergy interaction reports and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist with formulary management to ensure cost-effective medication availability.
• Maintain and update pharmacy automation systems including Pyxis and APRS databases.
• Monitor operational metrics and provide weekly/monthly updates to the Director of Pharmacy (DOP).

Clinical & Pharmacy Services:

• Perform staff pharmacist functions on weekends or as needed, including:
• Medication order review
• IV admixture preparation
• Verification of technician work
• Ensure optimal medication distribution and safe pharmacy practices.

Collaboration & Committees:

• Represent pharmacy services on multidisciplinary committees and workgroups.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care processes.
• Communicate operational updates and process improvements to pharmacy and nursing teams.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Experience:

• 3–4 years of pharmacy experience

Licensure:

• Active Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy License
• OR
• Eligible for License Reciprocity

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence team performance and foster collaboration
• Self-motivated with strong teamwork orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharm.D. or D.Ph.
• Experience working in an accredited specialty pharmacy
• Experience as a Staff or Clinical Pharmacist
• Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) or willingness to obtain certification within six months of meeting eligibility requirements (3,000 hours experience within the last four years per NASP SPCB guidelines)

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Proficient in performing accurate calculations required for usual dosage determinations
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, hospital/pharmacy related software, drug preparation pumps/devices, packaging and labeling machines, automated drug dispensing equipment, prescription balances, and portable data processing units
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.

• Assists with optimizing the safety and efficiency of pharmacy operations and to support the workflow needs of the pharmacy department.
• Contributes in department efforts to resolve drug related problems and maximizing patient care.

• Performs efficient and safe medication distribution functions such as, but not limited to: telephone triage, repackaging of medications, labeling medications, charge/credit of medications, compounding medications, and inventory of medications.
• Provides support to the workflow and reports any problems to the appropriate parties. Accurately documents and completes paperwork for the assigned role/function.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends solutions in achieving departmental objectives.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Participates in department projects activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

• On Call* No

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
  
• Two years of college preferred

• Zero experience; one year of Pharmacy Technician experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy) highly preferred

• Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration or Texas Registered Pharmacist Intern required and
  
• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various) - Various Issuers

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.