ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PHARMACY | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (25547)

About the role

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Assistant Director in our Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions, including ensuring that sufficient qualified personnel are available to provide pharmaceutical care/service.
• Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Communicates within the department, the Hospital and the community, what good pharmaceutical services can mean to improve care of patients.
• Develops ongoing educational program for purposes of training Pharmacy Aides and staff Pharmacists in the concepts of pharmaceutical services and good patient care.
• Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures; reviews policies and procedures manuals periodically to ensure they follow requirements of Regulatory agencies; recommends changes as required by changes in regulatory agency Policies and requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with the medical staff and nursing concerning prescriptions, orders, Medication and pharmaceutical detail, patient reactions, medication errors and complaints.
• Acts as a staff pharmacist, when required including the dispensing of medications.
• Initiates annual performance appraisal of pharmacists and pharmacy aides.
• Assists in preparing an annual report and other reports necessary in documenting the department's operation.
• Develops and maintains a good relationship with other departments or services throughout the Medical Center.
• Exercises sound management principles with supervisory and other staff members in the management of departmental activities.
• Attends meeting as required and participates in committees as directed.
• Assumes departmental responsibilities in the absence of the Director.
• Ensures that the professional pharmacy staff demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient's age.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with Mission, Vision, and Value Statements.

Other Duties

• Maintains awareness of trends in pharmaceutical activities by reading pharmaceutical and related literature and by participating in professional continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education

• Graduation from a 5-year program at an approved college of pharmacy or equivalent plus master's degree in pharmacy.
• Current NJ registration or eligible as a licensed pharmacist.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

Mainly sedentary with occasional standing/walking.

Pay

$170,000 to $195,000 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy with ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs for personal and professional growth.