Director of Pharmacy

Job Description:

The Director is responsible to establish the mission, goals and action plans for the Pharmacy. Guides and directs activities of the Pharmacy Department so that standards are maintained, policies carried out and satisfactory pharmacy service is rendered to all recipients. They will coordinate objectives and services of the other departments. His/her will supervise drug information, Poison Control Information, to other departments, physicians, other professional personnel and patients. Responsible that appropriate educational and in-service activities are conducted, including pharmacy staff, hospital staff, patients (including relatives and significant others). Conducts required correspondence (including monthly pharmacy reports to administration, minutes of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee), oversees purchasing and receiving of pharmaceuticals, executes appropriate forms and appropriate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains time records for pharmacy personnel and oversees the preparation of work schedules
• Prepares yearly objectives for department, initiates the plans and follows through to their completion
• Supervises keeping of departmental records, departmental requisitions and clerical functions
• Prepares annual budget for department
• Is a member of the Infection Control Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medication Management Committee, Diabetic Patient Education Committee, IRB and other appropriate committees
• Represents pharmacy department at official functions and meetings or delegates a representative to do so
• Responsible to develop, implement policies and procedures that support the provision of service. Responsible to review policies and procedures annually, ensure Policy and Procedure Manual is current and in compliance with JCAHO standards
• Responsible to update Hospital Formulary in accordance with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee recommendations
• Prepares incident reports for accidents which occurred within department
• Coordinates medication usage evaluation audits, following recommendation of P&T Committee
• Participates and coordinates in-service educational programs for pharmacy staff, hospital staff, patients and their families
• Responsible to oversee monthly inspections of all areas where drugs are dispensed or stored
• Responsible to assess and improve the quality of care and services provided, including providing the necessary resources to perform the functions
• Responsible to ensure compliance to all recommendations made by the P&T Committee, after approved by the Medical Staff

Requirement

• NYS Pharmacist License required
• PharmD degree required/ PGY1 Preferred from an accredited program
• 5 years' experience as a pharmacist
• 5 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Familiarity with minimum standards of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
• Must have a thorough knowledge of pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, purchase practices, and the administration and operation of hospital pharmacy services
• Authorized to sign NYS Official Prescriptions