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Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia

Pharmacist Supervisor

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74.13-$88.12/hr

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Job Description

  • Two years of hospital pharmacist experience or PGY 1 with (1) year of hospital experience highly desired.
  • Where you matter as much as the work you do

Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. Our pharmacy staff work side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve and defining a new standard of care for humankind.

Description

  • Supervises the day to day operations of the Pharmacy Department which includes staff supervision, legal compliance and reporting, security of controlled substances, collaboration with other departments, and quality performance.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Oversees supply areas; monitors availability of commonly used pharmacological agents, equipment, and materials.

Supervises staff and manages employee performance. Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.

Plans and develops a work schedule; monitors, directs, and redirects workflow for efficiency and productivity to meet or exceed established standards.

Assists in the development, revision and administration of departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal and organizational guidelines; communicates with staff to ensure compliance. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.

Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Reporting/Data Management: Collects, organizes, and analyzes data and operational statistics to generate and provide accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies.

Maintains departmental records pertaining to personnel, continuing education, leave requests, tardiness and charting.

Manages and oversees access to area which contains controlled substances; ensures that accurate records are maintained and that inventoried substances are accounted for in accordance with organizational, federal, and state requirements.

Serves as a technical resource for physicians, staff, and other allied health professionals providing information and advice regarding the field of expertise. Participates actively on hospital committees and task forces to identify and resolve problems and to ensure departmental representation in the decision-making process.

Promotes and encourages staff participation in continuing education programs and related activities. May develop and conduct in-services and educational programs for department staff and other allied health professionals in the organization. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
  • Current licensure as a Pharmacist in the state of Georgia.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months, if directly applicable to practice specialty.

Two years of hospital pharmacist experience or PGY 1 with (1) year of hospital experience or two years of relevant retail / specialty experience. One year of managerial experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.

Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist Supervisor oversees daily pharmacy operations, including staff management, regulatory compliance, and the secure handling of controlled substances. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain accurate operational data and records.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of Pharmacy with current licensure in Georgia and at least two years of hospital pharmacy experience. BLS certification is required within 90 days, and ACLS certification is required within six months if applicable to the specialty.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Controlled substances managementPerformance managementData analysisClinical reportingInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff trainingInventory managementPolicy development

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 52% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$169k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $175k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Emory Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off