ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PHARMACY | FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (25547)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

4d • $170,000 - $195,000

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Director in its Pharmacy to support delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care. The role includes supervising pharmacy personnel and operations, supporting departmental policies and quality and safety standards, coordinating with medical and nursing staff, and assuming departmental responsibilities in the Director’s absence. The Assistant Director may also work as a staff pharmacist, including dispensing medications, when required.

The position requires at least five years of hospital pharmacy experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use English to the extent required by the role. Candidates must have graduated from a five-year program at an approved college of pharmacy or equivalent, plus a master’s degree in pharmacy, and have current New Jersey pharmacist registration or be eligible for licensure.

The job is primarily sedentary, with occasional standing and walking. The annual salary range is $170,000 to $195,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; paid vacation, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; and continuing education programs.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Graduation from a five-year program at an approved college of pharmacy or equivalent, plus a master’s degree in pharmacy.
• Current New Jersey pharmacist registration or eligibility for licensure.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates performance, and recommends personnel actions to ensure qualified staffing for pharmaceutical services.
• Assists in maintaining departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Communicates the value of pharmaceutical services for improving patient care within the department, hospital, and community.
• Develops ongoing education and training programs for Pharmacy Aides and staff Pharmacists focused on pharmaceutical services and patient care.
• Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures and periodically reviews manuals for regulatory compliance, recommending changes as needed.
• Liaises with medical staff and nursing regarding prescriptions, orders, medications, pharmaceutical details, patient reactions, medication errors, and complaints.
• Acts as a staff pharmacist when required, including dispensing medications.
• Initiates annual performance appraisals for pharmacists and pharmacy aides.
• Assists with the annual report and other reports documenting departmental operations.
• Maintains good working relationships with other departments and services throughout the Medical Center.
• Applies sound management principles in supervising staff and managing departmental activities.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as directed.
• Assumes departmental responsibilities in the Director’s absence.
• Ensures professional pharmacy staff have the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to patients’ ages.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and is familiar with its Mission, Vision, and Value Statements.
• Keeps informed about pharmaceutical trends through professional literature and continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager