Job Description

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department to ensure that the pharmacy has 24-hour coverage by a pharmacist.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with hospital policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees and assists with unit-dose preparation.
• Handles and orders narcotics for the hospital.
• Maintains an adequate drug supply.
• Coordinates the pharmacy function with the nursing service and the medical staff.
• Inspects nursing units once a month for outdated medication.
• Serves on the pharmacy and therapeutic committees.
• Serves on the infection control committee.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be organized and able to develop a planning approach of program implementation.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, and a high standard of ethics.