Assistant Director- Pharmacy Services

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient‑centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. Work Shifts Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services, assists in formulating, planning, directing, administering, coordinating and evaluating Pharmacy services and programs in a health care setting. Promotes effective functioning and operations of inpatient, outpatient and satellite pharmacies in coordination with other professional and administrative disciplines. Assists the Director of Pharmacy Services in creating an environment that promotes growth, leading pharmacy staff to perform within regulatory guidelines, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and authority in Director's absence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Directs pharmaceutical personnel with respect to compounding and dispensing of drugs, in accordance with prescribed policies and standards and legal requirements, requisitioning and procurement of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies, inventory control and maintenance, storage of supplies and their issuance and maintenance of such controls and standards, orderliness and cleanliness of Pharmacy area, and inspection programs. Participates with the health care setting in formulation and development of policies regarding the evaluation, selection, procurement, storage, distribution, use, and all other matters relating to drugs in the hospital, with consideration being given to the following: a. Drug Formulary; b. Evaluations or clinical data on new drugs or preparations for use in health care settings; c. Investigational drug protocols; d. Drugs to be stocked and other related services. Assists in developing, recommending and implementing pharmaceutical service programs consistent with the medication needs of the patients, including control and accountability of drug products throughout the health care setting. Collaborates in the development, makes recommendations and implements programs of records management, whereby records are correlated with other health care setting records, in accordance with the health care setting's procedures and practices, such as: a. Transactions of the Pharmacy; b. Record systems and bookkeeping, in accordance with accounting department standards; c. Controls over requisitioning and dispensing of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies. Assists in formulating, developing, implementing and directing clinical pharmacy activities involving the review and interpretation of all drug orders, maintenance of patient medication profiles and participation in direct patient care, and develops patient care evaluation programs relating to drug utilization and effectiveness. Assists in the development and preparation of financial goals and pharmacy budget based on System-wide initiatives and competitive business trends. Assists in making recommendations regarding staffing patterns. Communicates and manages relationships across the System to promote staff engagement and offer support. Assists in selection of the Pharmacy personnel, guides them in their performance, trains and reviews their performance, makes recommendations regarding the efficiency of department personnel (their performances, potential and development), and follows through in accordance with System's policies and programs in personnel and labor relations on such matters as compensation, classification, training programs, discipline, employee morale, grievance resolution, etc. Works with Director of Pharmacy Services to maintain all pharmacy accreditations and ensure compliance. Assists in developing information and in‑service training programs for nursing and medical staff with respect to drug therapy and side effects. Participates in the preparation and review of System-wide policies and procedures, as related to Pharmacy initiatives. Participates and assists in community events, such as brown bag, flu pods and others as requested by Pharmacy or System leadership. Stays current with professional organizations and governing regulatory bodies as it affects the scope of practice of licensed Pharmacy professionals. Performs related duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Valid license and current registration to practice as a Pharmacist issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); Four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience as a licensed practicing Pharmacist, of which at least two (2) years shall have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity in a Pharmacy in a hospital, health or medical facility. Department Preferences Assists in formulating, developing, implementing and directing clinical pharmacy activities involving the review and interpretation of all drug orders, maintenance of patient medication profiles and participation in direct patient care, and develops patient care evaluation programs relating to drug utilization and effectiveness. Assists in developing, recommending and implementing pharmaceutical service programs consistent with the medication needs of the patients, including control and accountability of drug products throughout the health care setting. Oversees the department's Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, guides them in their performance and makes recommendations for their respective specialties. Preferred experience with formulary management, medication therapy management, utilization management, research and collaboration with disease management and medical management. Department Preferences Hospital Experience Residency Trained Has some clinical experience Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr