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

Assistant Director PharmacyJoin Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!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.Position 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/walkingSalary commensurate with experience within posted range: $170,000 to $195,000 annuallyWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.QualificationsEducation: Masters or better in Pharmacy or related field.Licenses & Certifications: Required PharmacistEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.