Assistant Director, PharmacyReq #:0000162158

Category:Leadership

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJ Rahway

Department:Pharmacy

Location:

RWJUH Rahway Hospital, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Overview:

The Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations must be a Registered Pharmacist with a current license in the state of New Jersey.

This position manages the daily operation of the Pharmacy Department Functions and Staff to assure patients receive their medication therapies in a safe and timely manner in compliance to institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.

The Assistant Director continuously works to develop and maintain skills necessary to ensure the department regulatory compliance with all state and federal statues.

The Assistant Director supports the Director of Pharmacy in the acquisition and surveillance of controlled dangerous substances for the institution in accordance with regulatory requirements, hospital and system committees, personnel recruitment, performance appraisals, and staffing coverage as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy/ PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy

• Experience compounding of sterile and non-sterile productions utilizing USP 795, 797, 800

Preferred:

• 1-3 years of Management experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current NJ State Pharmacy License with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

Essential Functions:

• Continuously works to develop and maintain skills necessary to ensure the department regulatory compliance with all state and federal sterile and non-sterile compounding statues. (USP 795, 797, 800, NJ SBOP, and Med Management Standards)

• Assumes the requirements of the Administration Role for automated dispensing cabinets

• Actively participates in the acquisition and surveillance of controlled drugs substances for the institution in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Supervises, directs and coordinates the daily operations of the pharmacy department to assure patients receive their medication therapies in a safe and timely manner in compliance to institutional and regulatory policies and procedures

• Follows all procedures involved in the appropriate documentation of all medication errors and adverse drug reactions

• Proficient in the requirements of pharmaceutical waste management and disposal and ensures that the institutional policies are followed

• Acts as liaison for the Pharmacy Department with other departments and actively participates in hospital committees, task forces and projects providing leadership as assigned

• Assists in the recruitment, selection and retention of pharmacy personnel

• Provides orientation and training for staff

• Complete performance appraisal of staff relative to established standards and attainment of expectations

• Performs all other duties as requested by Director / VP of Patient Care Services

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