Assistant Director of Pharmacy

Complete Rx • Orlando, FL

43d • Onsite

About The Position

CompleteRx is seeking a results-driven and visionary Assistant Director of Pharmacy to join our team at an acute care hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, with a focus on patient care and a trusted name, we can help you achieve a rewarding career. Location: Tallahassee area As the Assistant Director of Pharmacy, you will play a key role in supporting the Director of Pharmacy in managing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving excellence in pharmaceutical care. Your positive leadership and innovation will help deliver superior service.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Florida.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience managing people and processes required.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a hospital is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols:
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in developing, enforcing, and maintaining policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe drug therapy.
• Assist with ensuring order fills are consistent with the state-approved medication formulary.
• Assist in the supervision of drug storage and preparation areas throughout the health system.
• Assist in providing for the educational needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
• Assist in ensuring the maintenance and integrity of an adequate drug supply and assist in the establishment of procurement and purchasing specifications for drugs, chemicals, and biologicals.
• Assist in ensuring strict control and accountability for drugs dispensed to patients or distributed to floor stock.
• Assist in the adequate control and documentation of controlled substances.
• Perform other supervisory duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Contribute to the quality and effective operation of the pharmacy department:
• Supervise pharmacy personnel as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of job descriptions and performance standards consistent with health system standards and as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assist in the preparation of work schedules and monitor pharmacy workload as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assist in providing for the educational and training needs of the pharmacy staff.
• Assist in the preparation of pharmacy budgets as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assist in reviewing monthly financial statistics and assists in planning of monthly expenditures within budget guidelines.
• Assist in ensuring the preparation and submission of patient charges (including Medicare Part D) and financial reports to health system administration and CompleteRx, Ltd. in accordance with policy.
• Administer reports, documents, payroll records, statistical surveys, and other required data as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures governing pharmacy services.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and accreditation agency guidelines.
• Integrate the department into the health systems primary functions:
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the pharmacy that supports the mission and goals for pharmacy services.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in the development and implementation of pharmacy services in collaboration with associated department services.
• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a program that improves the quality of pharmacy services and supports the quality improvement plan of the health system.
• Participate in all committees/functions as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of productive relationships with physicians, nursing, and allied health professions staff within the health system and the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Vacation and sick time
• Continuing education: Eligible employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities.
• 401(k) plans: CompleteRx offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• License Reimbursement
• Short and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees