Supervisor, Pharmacists - Full-Time - Evenings - Overlook Medical Center
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Summit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 supervisor participates in quality
improvement initiatives, mentors staff and collaborates with the
pharmacy leadership team to achieve departmental goals and maintain
high standards of patient care. General Responsibilities:
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. IV Supervisor Ensure compliance with all
pharmacy and compounding laws and regulations, including USP 795,
797 and 800 standards. Conduct regular audits and inspections of
sterile compounding practices. Ensure proper use and maintenance of
laminar airflow workbenches, biological safety cabinets, and other
compounding equipment. Implement and enforce aseptic techniques and
procedures. Develop and implement quality assurance programs for
the IV room. Monitor and analyze compounding error rates and
implement corrective actions. Conduct risk assessments and enforce
safety protocols to prevent contamination. Ensure the proper
handling and disposal of hazardous drugs. Oversee the daily
operations of the IV room, ensuring efficiency and adherence to
sterile compounding protocols. Implement and maintain IV room
policies and procedures. Ensure proper documentation and
record-keeping for all compounded sterile and non-sterile
preparations (CSPs). Coordinate with the main pharmacy to manage
workflow and prioritize IV medication orders. Ensure proper storage
conditions for all IV medications, including refrigeration and
protection from light. Qualifications 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 or 3 years retail
pharmacy experience (retail pharmacy supervisor) preferred
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