Assistant Director of Pharmacy Infusion - Full Time / Days - Center City
Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Pharmacy provides operational leadership, administrative oversight, and clinical management for the hospital's pharmacy department. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective distribution of medications while maintaining compliance with all state, federal, and institutional regulations. Collaborating closely with the Director of Pharmacy, The Assistant Director of Pharmacy drives quality improvement initiatives, manages pharmacy staff, and elevates patient care standards across the facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Bachleor of Science in Pharmacy from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
- 3 years Minimal of 3 years of related hospital and/or ambulatory pharmacy experience, showcasing progressive clinical or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong foundational knowledge of contemporary hospital/ambulatory pharmacy practice and clinical therapeutics.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex interpersonal dynamics and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Analytical capability to interpret clinical, operational, and financial data to drive decision making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across diverse multidisciplinary teams.
- RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy
- Managerial in an Infusion Pharmacy setting
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate pharmacy staff. Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and patient safety.
- Ensure adherence to FDA, DEA, Department of Health, State Board of Pharmacy, and Joint Commision standards.
- Assist in managing the pharmaceutical budget, tracking drug expenditures, minimizing waste, and implementing cost containment strategies.
- Collaborate with the Medical and Nursing Staff to optimize formulary management, implement medication safety protocols, and reduce medication errors through robust root cause analyes.
- Oversee the optimization and maintenance of pharmacy automation systems, electronic health record (EHR) workflows, and automated dispensing cabinets ADC's).
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
