Associate Pharmacy Director of Operations

Albany Medical Center•Albany, NY

1d•$146,542 - $234,467•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Pharmacy Director of Operations-PCSD oversees the Department of Pharmacy’s operations and the hospital’s medication-use processes. As a leader on the patient care team, this role promotes optimal, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and reports to the Director of Pharmacy. The position works in coordination with the Pharmacy Director and Associate Director of Clinical Services, Pharmacy supervisors, and other departments and care providers. It requires on-site work across multiple hospital environments, including the pharmacy, patient care units, treatment areas, and operating room.

Requirements

B.S. or Pharm.D. in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school.
Current New York State pharmacy license.
Five years of experience in health system pharmacy practice.
Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
Outstanding initiative and self-direction.
Outstanding leadership in providing and promoting advanced pharmaceutical care services.
Advanced knowledge of medication-related technologies and their application to the medication-use process.
Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical purchasing and contracting.
Advanced knowledge of Pharmacy Department budget preparation.
Knowledge of legal requirements, accreditation standards, and professional standards related to medication use.
Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written materials and communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform standard and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
Ability to work effectively with others involved in patient care to optimize outcomes.
Ability to apply advanced knowledge of technological, financial, regulatory, and social issues related to pharmaceutical care and patient safety.
Ability to work independently, effectively, and safely in a complex and constantly changing environment.
Ability to solve problems, work in a detail-oriented manner, prioritize activities, make sound decisions, and communicate in difficult or critical circumstances.
Ability to organize work independently to meet established guidelines and gather data from appropriate resources.
Ability to perform administrator-on-call services.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health system pharmacy management.

Responsibilities

Co-manage the Department of Pharmacy in coordination with the Pharmacy Director and Associate Director of Clinical Services.
Oversee the department’s day-to-day operations with Pharmacy supervisors.
Oversee recruitment, hiring, human resources management, training, and development of pharmacy staff.
Serve as a center-wide leader and recognized expert in pharmaceutical care.
Develop, expand, improve, and promote pharmacy services and practices, including innovative pharmaceutical care services for patients.
Plan and lead implementation of technologies related to medication use.
Serve as a link between the pharmacy and other departments and care providers.
Develop a work environment for pharmacists that supports recruitment and retention.
Participate as an integral member of multidisciplinary care teams.
Identify and resolve complex patient care and operational issues.
Participate in appropriate committees and QITs and promote medication safety.
Develop programs providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients of all types and ages, with the aim of improving outcomes.
Collaborate with caregivers, patients, and significant others to optimize pharmaceutical care.
Provide professional leadership to the Department, Center, and community.
Work with management and others to improve pharmaceutical care and services and advance pharmacy services.
Plan, organize, and lead an appropriate organizational structure to improve patient pharmaceutical care.
Maintain current knowledge of drug therapy and pharmaceutical care, and apply knowledge of technological, financial, regulatory, and social issues related to pharmaceutical care and patient safety.
Meet applicable standards of care and promote safe, patient-centered, and customer-focused service.
Work cooperatively across Medical Center departments and participate in departmental and Center improvements.
Work independently and safely in a complex, changing environment; define and solve problems, prioritize activities, make sound decisions, and communicate in difficult or critical circumstances.
Perform administrator-on-call services.
Perform all duties ethically and compassionately.
Protect sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws and Albany Med Health System policies, including need-to-know and minimum-necessary access requirements.