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Supervisor, Pharmacists - Medication Safety - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System · atlantichealth.org
SummitLead / Manager2+ yrs
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Pharmacist medication safety supervision.

PharmacyCompliance

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Found
11 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
Location
Summit, NJ

Full description

The Pharmacist Supervisor oversees pharmacy operations and manages a team of direct reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, medication safety, and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for staff training, performance development, and cross-functional communication, while supporting specialty areas such as IV operations, medication safety, or operational services. The Retail Pharmacy Supervisor also serves as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) of the retail pharmacy. • Demonstrate knowledge of standards and regulations and maintains proper documentation. • Assure readiness with all regulatory agencies and compliance with department, hospital, and AH policies and procedures. • Assist in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of medication and patient safety initiatives. • Maintain safe and efficient operations and workflow in the pharmacy and related areas. • Support the departmental goals by directly assisting team members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities. • Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among team members. • Perform orientation of employees in all job functions and cross-trains when necessary. • Provide continual training and cross training to employees on new job functions, equipment, and technology. • Actively participate in annual evaluations and works with team members throughout the year handling performance, discipline issues and career advancement opportunities. • Participate in quality, safety and other project work related to medication management. • Support the pharmacist-in-charge in the vision and department goals, assist team members and is being flexible in roles and responsibilities. • Collaborative member of pharmacy leadership team assisting with departmental initiatives. Medication Safety: • Develop, implement, oversee programs designed to ensure the safe use of medications within the healthcare setting. • Identify, mitigate medication-related risks, conducts safety audits, educates healthcare professionals on safe medication practices, and collaborates with various departments to enhance patient safety. • Establish policies and procedures to promote safe medication practices. • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the medication safety program. • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential medication safety issues. • Analyze medication error reports and adverse drug events to determine root causes. • Develop and implement strategies to prevent medication errors and enhance patient safety. • Provide education and training to healthcare professionals on medication safety practices. • Develop educational materials and conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions. • Participate in interdisciplinary committees and workgroups focused on patient safety and quality improvement. • Collect, analyze, and report data on medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses. • Use data to identify trends and areas for improvement in medication safety. • Prepare regular reports and presentations for pharmacy leadership and other stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with all relevant medication safety regulations and standards. Education/Experience: • Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required • Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required • 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience with leadership assignments • PGY1 pharmacy residency preferred • Experience in medication safety or quality improvement for medication safety

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