Pharmacy Supervisor (40 Hour)

The DMHAS, Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) seeks qualified individuals for the position of Pharmacy Supervisor within our Ambulatory Care Services, located at 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457.  This is a full-time 40 hours per week position.  The schedule is first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The position number is 24988. 

CVH is a state-operated inpatient health care facility providing individuals with services that assist them to better manage their illnesses, achieve personal goals, and develop skills and supports that lead to living the most constructive and satisfying lives possible.

 

In this role you will: 

We participate in competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off!

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. You do not have to attach these documents to your application submission.   

Questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Doreen Clemson, DMHAS HR, 860-262-7116 or Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov. 

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising complete pharmacy operations and providing pharmacologic services to staff members and clients.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans pharmacy work; participates in development of all policies pertaining to medication prescribing, monitoring and storage within facility; develops or makes recommendations on development on medical protocols and standards; prepares reports and correspondence; purchases drugs, chemicals and related medical and surgical equipment in order to maintain necessary level of supplies for efficient operation and inventory control; plans, organizes and directs interpretation and enforcement of pharmacy policies and procedures designed to promote appropriate usage of drugs; identifies and maintains current knowledge of drugs and pharmacy requirements to ensure lowest possible costs, maintain therapeutic equivalents and ensure optimal patient care; attends inservice training programs on various health care services and treatment; develops and provides inservice training programs for nurses, residents and other staff; prepares all necessary reports, inventories, memos, bulletins, supply requisitions and registration forms for controlled drugs; provides pharmacologic consultation, drug information and education to clients, medical, nursing and clinical staff; inspects drug outlets and storage areas in wards or clinics to ensure drug standardization and control; compounds and dispenses medications and other prescription pharmaceutical supplies; dispenses ward stock supplies; may participate on interdisciplinary teams and provide pharmacologic input on patient care; may lead client groups involving medication and other information; may serve as a member of Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee of hospital and implements decisions of committee; may prepare pharmacy budget; performs related duties as required.