Supervisor, Regional Pharmacy

POSTING DATE: January 17, 2023 POSTING #048-23 (Non-Union)
EXPIRY DATE: February 1, 2023

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: SUPERVISOR, Regional Pharmacy & Chemotherapy
Alliance Wide
Full-time

: The Supervisor, Regional Pharmacy and Chemotherapy is responsible for ensuring quality patient care and competent, safe medication practices through the development of a robust regional pharmacy program based on industry best practices. The Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of a progressive centralized five-site hospital Pharmacy, approve pharmacy and chemotherapy staffing, review and address workload measurement trends, supervise the practice of Pharmacy Technicians, and facilitate person-centered care and interprofessional collaboration with respect to Pharmacy and Chemotherapy services as a dynamic leader, the Supervisor will demonstrate creativity, flexibility and innovation; promote effective team building and help facilitate staff professional development through promotion of standards of practice and ongoing learning. Currently the Regional Pharmacy Program consists of a partnership between the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) and the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA). The Chemotherapy program is located at the Stratford General Hospital (SGH).

REPORTS TO: Manager, Regional Pharmacy and Chemotherapy

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:

- Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Regulated Pharmacy Technician
- Continuing and progressive education in the area of business administration / management, preferred
EXPERIENCE:

- At least five years’ progressive experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy
- Demonstrated exceptional computer and technology skills required; Microsoft Office Suite and Meditech preferred
- Management or supervisory experience in hospital pharmacy setting preferred
ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Demonstrated ability to instruct, train, mentor, and coach staff
- Proven skills in the areas of financial, human resource, quality improvement, change and program management
- Experience in project management methodology and process optimization
- Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to gather and interpret qualitative and quantitative data
- Demonstrated positive attitude and solution based approach to conflict and system flaws
- Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated working knowledge of all aspects and tasks completed by pharmacy support
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage competing demands and multiple priorities
- Ability to travel for work, training and/or educational events
- Ability to participate in a regular on-call rotation

As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location