Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Supervisor Pharmacy opening with Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Supervisor Pharmacy for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy IV Coordinator shall be responsible for IV drug distribution services, TPN/Chemo order entry functions in the central pharmacy, IV patient medication monitoring, preparation of IV admixtures and sterile products in the IV Admixture area, drug information, IV inventory control, data collection, goal setting, managing Team Member, financial management, and checking the work of various aspects of technicians, performance improvement activities including medication use evaluation, completes direct report performance appraisals, and performs any other job-related duties in the IV Area, as requested by pharmacy management.

Specific responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: He/she will:

• Participate in developing, prioritizing and executing site-based action plans, goals, and objectives based on a needs assessment, including an IV 797 & 800 gap analysis.

• Helps establish and maintain departmental IV policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control in the IV area.

• Provide general and specific education and training to prepare pharmacy staff to be efficient, competent, and to ensure patient safety in the preparation of IV admixtures under 797 Guidelines.

• Ensures the accurate and aseptic preparation of IV Admixtures, cancer chemotherapy agents, TPN /PPN nutrition solutions, epidurals, PCA, and unit dose syringes.

• Supervises and/or prepares IV medications with dosage appropriate for the age, weight, disease state of the patient.

• Manages the work of support personnel to include hiring, scheduling, training, competency, testing, and evaluation.

• Performs order entry, patient medication assessment, checks dosing regimens, and makes recommendations for appropriate IV therapies.

• Supervises monthly inspections of the IV area for regulatory and accreditation standards of compliance.

• Reviews narcotic records and inventory as related to IV Compounding and ordering.

• Works closely with pharmacy buyer in maintaining optimal par levels, contracted items, supply and ordering needs, using LEAN principles.

• Works closely with nursing/medical staff on any new procedures/practices/order sets/drug information needed, related to IV medication therapy and enhancing patient outcomes.

• Develops, revises, updates IV policies, procedures, process & performance improvement and provides medication safety information to the pharmacy department and external departments that are impacted.

• Facilitates the coordination updating of the orientation materials and process on the IV area for departmental team members.

• Provides/Oversees the IV Admixture orientation and rotation for the residents and pharmacy students.

• Participates in adverse drug reaction/ event and med error reporting programs related to IV use.

• Participates in process improvement activities as assigned in relation to the IV area.

• Designs and implements specific IV projects as directed by the Director of Pharmacy as related to goals of the department. In addition, will prioritize the implementation of these projects according to the needs and workload of the department.

• Responsible for the coordination and oversight of all IV competencies/testing and re-training of departmental team members when deemed necessary.

• Assists Director in data and statistic collection, budget adherence, and variance reports for IV area.

• Work closely with Pharmacy Director/ ADOP to revise/update/conduct evaluations of job descriptions and competencies related to IV area.

• This individual shall possess professional and personal characteristics necessary for successfully fulfilling his/her responsibilities. These characteristics include flexibility, attention to detail, initiative, cooperation, a willingness to fill in for other staff, and a commitment to continuing education to upgrade his/her skills in a constantly developing profession. He/she should be knowledgeable about medication preparation, drug therapy review, drug information and utilization relative to all age groups served at and possess capabilities to provide pharmaceutical care for such groups. He/she should manifest good communication and interactive skills, a positive outcomes/results orientation, and the ability to function successfully as a part of interdepartmental and/or multidisciplinary teams. This individual should enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs, workshops, in-services, professional competencies, as well as, current literature that promotes evidence based best practices.

• Access to patient information may be needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this role. Adherence to HCA confidentiality policies and practices is required.

• HCA expects that every team member will role model Patient-Centered Care behaviors and be guided by HCA's Values and the Principles of Patient-Centered Care. Every member of HCA's leadership team is accountable for coaching and monitoring reporting team members to ensure that the standards and initiatives of Patient-Centered Care are a living reality in their work units / Departments.

• It is vital that an individual in this position be capable of good communication skills. It is of the utmost importance that written communication is legible.

• HCA expects all team members to support the LEAN initiative by demonstrating awareness of the Value Optimization System and effectively applying it to his/her work.

• Job duties of this position may require access to protected patient information (PHI). The team member will be accountable for appropriate use of the record and compliance with all confidentiality and security policy and procedures related to use, access, and disclosure of PHI.

• This position reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy Services. He/she works closely with the Henrico Doctors' Hospital ADOP and Clinical Manager to provide quality services all customers. He/she will work closely with the pharmacy team members, nursing managers, unit leaders, physicians, and other departments to promote best practice and enhance patient outcomes

What qualifications you will need:

• The IV Pharmacy Supervisor must be a graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council for Pharmaceutical Education and hold current licensure in Virginia. Education and training should include capabilities/competencies to provide pharmaceutical care for patients of all age groups.

• This position shall have at least years of institutional pharmacy experience and should demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate educational and training skills for al! the areas of the pharmacy facility at which they serve. Additionally, he/she should have past supervisory experience with emphasis in IV 797 & 800 compliance. This person should actively participate in organizations that can enhance job performance. (Ex. ASHP, NITA). This individual shall possess excellent communication skills and analytical and leadership abilities. He/she should demonstrate proficiency in related information systems hardware/software and IV technologies. This individual must possess the ability to balance multiple tasks, projects, requests, meet deadlines and be capable of functioning in highly stressful situations.

Henrico Doctors’ Hospital (https://henricodoctors.com/) has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center . As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery , we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.

We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics®, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs.

At Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Supervisor Pharmacy opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.