The COE Pharmacy supervisor is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. The COE supervisor shall ensure that all COE pharmacists are using the medication process to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with client hospital and COE policies, protocols and procedures. Oversee all operations and coordinates workflow of the Centralized Order Entry Area
Serve as pharmacist in charge for state licensure purposes if required Assist in interviewing and hiring of COE pharmacists Assists in the orientation and training of the COE pharmacists Ensures all policies and procedures are adhered to by the pharmacy staff Assists in preparation of the Key Performance Indicator report Prepares the monthly COE DOR Prepares schedule for COE pharmacists Assist in the tracking and trending of all medication errors, performance metrics, and quality standards related to the COE Provide patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy Be of service to patients, physicians, nurses and other pharmacists Maintain and improve job knowledge, skills and competence Perform duties in accordance with specific standards of care as evidenced by completion of competency skills checklist Articulate daily activities that support continuous quality improvement of patient care Prepare written or oral report at change of shift to communicate incomplete assignments and potential patient safety concerns to monitor in order to ensure continuity of medication therapy if required Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of required job functions, internal communications and operating systems Accurately enter orders in the computer in a timely manner Support and assist in meeting departmental goals for order entry and clinical programs Ensure facility procedures are followed when non-formulary drugs, target drugs, restricted drugs and investigational drugs are ordered Initiate change in assignments based on workload and resources available Demonstrate proficiency in computer order entry and related computer functions Screen for drug interactions, allergies, order duplications, appropriate diagnosis, renal and liver function prior to order entry Assure facility queues are addressed in a timely manner Investigate and report adverse drug events and medication incidents Facilitate dissemination of drug information in a timely manner to achieve high quality, cost effective, positive therapeutic outcomes when consulted Review and interpret all physician orders received, using the patient profile Monitor for incompatibilities, concentration and rate on intravenous drugs Participate in the maintenance of continuous quality improvement program Assist in the development and review of COE protocols Document clinical interventions and follow-up when indicated Assess orders for age-specific appropriateness from neonatal through geriatric Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Pharmacy Manager or Division Director of Pharmacy, in accordance with established facility hospital policies and requirements of accrediting bodies Practice and adhere to Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be state licensed
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years hospital experience preferred Meditech operating system- plus:Organization proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages workload Communication communicates clearly and concisely in a way that promotes a cooperative work environment Leadership guides individuals in department if needed and handles facility issues in absence of management Customer Orientation establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations Interpersonal Skills able to work effectively with other employees, supervisors and external parties PC Skills demonstrates proficiency in required operating systems: (ie CPCS, PYXIS Connect, Automated Dispensing Machines, Micromedex, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Intervention Tools, Microsoft Office, etc.) Policies and Procedures articulates knowledge and understanding of department and client facility policies, procedures and systems
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