Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Afternoon - Evening

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Serves as an active leader in the department by coordinating and supervising the work of pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacists.  Supports pharmacy manager or director in ensuring efficient operation of the pharmacy.  This position will care for patients in the neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Performs clinical/operational duties in accordance with population specific guidelines.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy. Registered Georgia Pharmacy license.
• Educational Requirements: B.S Pharm or Pharm D. from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Minimum Experience:
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience: Three (3) years experience as staff pharmacist, previous supervisor experience.
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills, Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work
• Good leadership skills and abilities (ability to coach and mentor)
• Strong financial knowledge including managing within defined budget (salaries, supplies, etc.)
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality of work of the employees in the department to ensure maximum utilization of Pharmacy services.
• Make departmental personnel decision or recommendations on an ongoing basis in the areas of employment selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, and/or termination.
• Coordinates recruitment and hiring process for departmental staff
• 3A Develops a training schedule for newly hired staff members' 90-day orientation period
• 3B Ensures orientation checklist is completed
• 3C Assists with the training of newly hired staff members.
• Completes all employee records and reports according to established timeframe, including but not limited to Performance Evaluations and Disciplinary Actions
• Develops pharmacy staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• 5A Ensures requests for PTO are handled equitably and according to policy
• 5B Arrange coverage of workflow in the event of call-outs or other special circumstances, i.e. weather emergencies or system downtimes
• Counsel with employees on their work, attitude, etc., as evidenced by notation in HR files.  Provide individual employees with a record of progress or capabilities
• Resolves problems and mediates conflicts encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions.
• Oversees daily operation and operations improvements to ensure that work performed is in accordance to specified standards for the assigned department.
• Confers with representatives from other departments when special requests are needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.