What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy position at BronxCare Health System?
Overview:
Qualifications:
Formulates, plans, directs and coordinates the pharmacy services in BronxCare Health System and its practices
Responsibilities:
- Develops, recommends and implements pharmaceutical service programs consistent with the medication needs of the patients including control and accountability of drug products throughout BronxCare Health System
Participates with BronxCare Health System staff in formulation, development and recommendation regarding evaluation, selection procurement, storage, distribution, use and other matters relating to drugs.
Collaborates in the development and implements programs of record management including: transactions of the pharmacy; control over requisitioning drugs.
Disseminates information with respect to drug therapy (and side effects) to other clinical staff.
Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with corrective/improvement activities, membership on CQI teams, consistent adherence to established clinical/performance standards and: adherence
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System.
Works with senior administration on the oversight and development of the BCHS 340B drug program.
Develops, recommends and implements medication safety policies and initiatives.
Oversees the BCHS antibiotic stewardship program.
Oversees the Pharmacy Residency Program (PGY-1 & PGY-2).
- 5 recent years Hospital Pharmacy experience in general acute care practice, including progressive supervisory responsibilities with Joint Commission, CMS, USP797/800, and experience with managing an Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program.
Current NYS Pharmacy License
Bachelor’s in Pharmacy
Master’s in Pharmacy, Science
ASHP Board Certification and good interpersonal skills
Extensive Computer Knowledge