Director of Pharmacy

Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, Newark, DEWe are a private practice comprised of 17 physicians and 12 APPs. Our mission is to provide quality cancer care to the patients in our local community. We are affiliated with the US Oncology Network, which is one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices that are dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Our board-certified physicians in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care Medicine, and breast surgery have trained and held faculty positions in nationally and internationally recognized academic centers. Our physicians have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases and disorders of the blood and breast.Through our relationship with the US oncology Network, we are able to offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits including but not limited as Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.Under supervision or in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnosis. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine. Responsibilities may include duties related to prevention, screening, patient care, management, and research. May serve as direct caregiver, health care consultant, patient educator, administrator, or researcher. Ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and requirements. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperational Management: Manages the daily operations of pharmacy and admixture services, ensuring efficient workflow, high productivity, and adherence to clinical protocols.Financial Oversight: Prepares and manages the overall budget for each retail pharmacy site, as well as the overall retail pharmacy company. Provides assistance to sites for the preparation of clinic budgets. Monitors the performance of retail sites in relation to the budget.Drug Management Program: Develops and coordinates the drug management program for all assigned sites. Analyzes drug usage data, clinical and retail, for all assigned sites.Reporting: Prepares reports and responds to requests for physician governing boards, site administrators, and USON regarding the clinical and financial status of drug management at individual sites.Recruitment and Training: Assists with the recruitment, hiring, and training of pharmacists and technicians for both medically integrated dispensing pharmacies and non-retail oncology infusion sites. Coordinates coverage for time-off work (TOWP) taken by pharmacists and technicians within assigned geographical areas.Policy Implementation: Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, establishes and implements policies relating to the operation of retail pharmacy sites. Monitors quality assurance processes for both clinical and retail activities.Best Practices: Identifies best practice standards and innovative approaches utilized by sites in the process of drug management and disseminates such information to all sites. Assists sites in the implementation of best practices.Compliance: Performs annual audits of retail pharmacy sites to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws relating to the operation of a licensed pharmacy.Supervision: Supervises the activities of the pharmacists and pharmacy staff.Minimum QualificationsPharmD from an accredited school of pharmacyMinimum seven years of pharmacy experience, with at least 3 years of oncology pharmacy experience, management experience preferredMust possess current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.PGY2 oncology pharmacy residency or BCOP certification requiredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screens and printed material accurately. Rarely lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Work will require occasional travel by care between sites.