Assistant Director, PharmacyReq #:0000165209

Category:Leadership

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:Pharmacy

Location:

Williamson Street, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

The Assistant Director of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department. In addition, the Assistant Director of Pharmacy provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist as needed and coordinates the schedule. This position will assist the Director of Pharmacy to assure all legal regulatory and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice.

The Assistant Director of Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital, assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet the goals and standards of the hospital, and has the responsibility of technicians as direct reports.

The Assistant Director of Pharmacy is required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy if the Director is not available.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent

• PharmD

• Previous pharmacist experience

• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and perform in emergency situations

• Customer oriented, effective interpersonal skills, and presentation skills

• Financial management and negotiation skills

• Managing a diverse workforce, decision-making, and supervisory skills

• Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients; Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current Pharmacist license in NJ

Essential Functions:

• Supervise pharmacists and pharmacy supportive personnel

• Maintain schedules for staff

• Maintain, and update a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department

• Participate in the hospital P&T committee, and assist as needed with the following items that are part of the committee meetings: current drug trends, formulary additions, formulary deletions, annual formulary approval, non-formulary drug use, drug shortages, cost control initiatives, updates to the Policy and Procedure manual, annual review of order sets and protocols, black box warning, ADR reporting, pharmacy intervention reporting, controlled substance audit reporting, automation reporting

• Assist with the Antibiotic Stewardship program, in conjunction with multidisciplinary team members

• Participate in hospital committee meetings and corporate collaboration meetings as necessary to enhance practice and patient care

• Meet or exceed all Accreditation Bodies (TJC, CMS, BOP) standards related to pharmacy

• Assure there is a process for patient and department charges, and that they are accurately and timely posted to accounts

• Backup to the purchaser to help purchase drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids, 340B compliance and best demonstrated practices

• Assist in the development and maintenance of information systems and other technology applications within the Pharmacy with focus on Pyxis system

• Use Econotherapeutic best practices in formulary and cost control

• Use applications like DCOA, to analyze data and manage clinical initiatives

• Responsible for oversight of staff inspections of all drug storage areas in accordance with legal and best demonstrated practice

• Oversee preparation and delivery of medication throughout the hospital

• Assists Sterile Compounding Supervisor to establish standards and training for sterile product preparation in compliance with USP 795/797/800 non-sterile and sterile preparation standards, including annual review of master formulation records

• Assist with the pharmacy quality activities

• Assist with the medication safety program

• Achieve acceptable scores on operations assessments/audits (PPA, Regulatory, Accreditation, BOP, etc.)

• Arrange/conduct hospital and pharmacy orientation for new hires within 60 days

• Assist in the development and implementation a training and competency program for all staff and maintain records of those completed competencies

• Assist the Director with the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program

• Reconcile financial information and communicate on a timely basis

• Assure approval of MUE criteria, perform MUE, and report results in committee meetings

• Assure adequate control and documentation of controlled substances

• Has Power of Attorney to order Schedule II drugs

• Assist purchaser to ensure documentation for all drug recalls

• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs

• Maintains all required training and education per department requirements

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations

• Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times

• Provide in-services to staff and hospital professional staff

• Annually review licenses for staff via Board of Pharmacy website

• Assists the Director to conduct periodic staff meetings

• Perform special projects as requested

• Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer