Manager Pharmacy; Union Square; Full Time; Days

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

The Manager Pharmacy oversees the day-to-day operations of pharmacy areas involved in medication distribution, administration, and drug information throughout the hospital. The role applies medication safety principles to support positive therapeutic outcomes and ensures pharmacy operations comply with applicable regulations, accrediting requirements, and Mount Sinai Medical Center policies and procedures. The manager may oversee repackaging and, depending on the assigned area, compounding of specialty products such as total parenteral nutrition (TPN), chemotherapy, or specialty intravenous solutions. The role also supports inventory management, interdepartmental coordination, regulatory documentation, and pharmacy workflow. The position serves on a rotating on-call basis as Administrator for issues arising in the evenings and on weekends.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Pharmacy (ACPE).
Current New York State Pharmacist License issued by the New York State Department of Education.
Four years of hospital pharmacy and/or clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Completion of a PGY1 residency.
Management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage personnel functions, including hiring, training, performance appraisals, coaching, rounding, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Provide direction and guidance for the safe processing and dispensing of medications in the assigned area, which may include dispensing intravenous medications in the IV Sterile manufacturing area.
Oversee medication repackaging and, as applicable, compounding specialty products such as TPN, chemotherapy, or specialty intravenous solutions.
Develop and implement systems and procedures to maintain efficient and effective pharmacy workflows.
Coordinate with department, medical, nursing, and other staff to review, revise, and implement pharmacy policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, accrediting agencies, and Mount Sinai Medical Center policies and procedures.
Proactively address issues or services requiring intradepartmental coordination, using rounding techniques.
Maintain adequate inventory of pharmacy products and supplies, ensure proper storage, and monitor usage and accurate charging.
As required, coordinate distribution of scheduled medications to nursing stations throughout the hospital.
As required, coordinate inpatient studies in the assigned area with the research coordinator.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
Exchange information and provide input at interdepartmental and intradepartmental meetings.
Serve on a rotating basis as on-call Administrator to handle problems arising evenings and weekends.
Maintain documentation sufficient to satisfy JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
Perform other related duties.