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Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring pharmacy personnel.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|May 1, 1984
Summary
This guide offers a practical strategy for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring pharmacy staff. Following these steps ensures a diligent and effective hiring process for optimal personnel selection.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Management
- Human Resources in Healthcare
- Personnel Administration
Background:
- Effective recruitment and hiring are crucial for pharmacy operational success.
- Developing a robust applicant pool requires proactive and diverse sourcing strategies.
- Understanding legal frameworks like equal employment opportunity is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive, practical approach to hiring pharmacy personnel.
- To guide pharmacy managers through the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process.
- To emphasize the importance of diligence at each stage of hiring.
Main Methods:
- Developing an ongoing recruitment strategy utilizing various channels.
- Structuring interviews by comparing applications to job descriptions and preparing questions.
- Exploring methods for documenting interviews and making informed hiring decisions.
- Discussing legal considerations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
Main Results:
- A systematic approach to recruiting can yield a strong pool of qualified pharmacy applicants.
- Structured interviews with targeted questions enhance the evaluation of candidates.
- Thorough documentation and decision-making based on interviews improve hiring outcomes.
- Adherence to legal regulations ensures fair and compliant hiring practices.
Conclusions:
- A meticulous, step-by-step process for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring pharmacy personnel is vital.
- Proactive recruitment and structured interviews contribute to successful staff acquisition.
- Careful consideration at every stage minimizes future employment challenges.