Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is seeking an Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Brooklyn to oversee clinical services and drug information activities. You will manage clinical pharmacists, coordinate projects, and ensure adherence to evolving standards of care.

Qualifications include a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program, NYS licensure, and PGY1/PGY2 residencies with board certification within 18 months. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school.
• New York State Pharmacist Licensure.
• Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Training.
• PGY2 Residency Training or equivalent. Board certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate clinical activities and drug information services.
• Supervise clinical pharmacists and staff.
• Evaluate performance and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Review newly approved medications and regimens.
• Assess clinical literature for trends and standards of care.
• Serve as a drug information resource to staff.
• Lead meetings of Medical and Pharmacy staff.
• Provide experiential training for residents and students.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing storage, handling and dispensing of drugs.
• Develop and implement policies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on drug usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Engage in professional development and attendance at relevant meetings.
• Assist in management and administration of department activities including on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy degree (ACPE)

New York State Pharmacist Licensure

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Training

PGY2 Residency Training or equivalent

Board certification in Pharmacotherapy

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Director of Pharmacy - Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate The Assistant Director of Pharmacy for Clinical Services is responsible for the oversight and coordination of clinical activities and drug information services of the Department of Pharmacy. In addition to managing clinical pharmacists, the Assistant Director for Clinical Services is responsible for the scheduling, coordination development and implementation of projects, policies and procedures presented to medical staff committees and subcommittees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medication Use Committee, Antibiotic Subcommittee.

Job Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance duties.
2. Supervises the clinical activities of staff and clinical pharmacists.
3. Evaluates performance, conducts annual performance and competency assessments, determines disciplinary actions and performs other human resource related actions as needed.
4. Evaluates newly approved medications and new drug regimens.
5. Evaluates clinical literature for new trends in medication therapies and evolving standards of care.
6. Serves as a resource to pharmacists, medical and nursing staff esp. as related to drug information
7. Participates, conducts and documents meetings of the Medical staff and/or Pharmacy staff as assigned.
8. Participates in providing experiential training for Pharmacy Residents and Pharmacy Students.
9. Keeps informed of all local, state and federal laws covering the storage, handling and dispensing of drugs and for interpreting medication orders to determine that it meets all legal requirements
10. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and/or develops policies, procedures and delineates necessary measures to achieve same.
11. Keeps informed of the action, side effects and proper usage of all new drugs as they are made commercially available.
12. Maintains awareness of contemporary trends in the profession through the professional literature and regular attendance at professional organization meetings and/or seminars
13. Participates collegially in the development of new programs, services of the department
14. Participates and assists in the management and administration of all areas of the department as needed including development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures and by periodically taking call.

Minimum Qualifications:

• To qualify you must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
• New York State Pharmacist Licensure
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Training
• PGY2 pharmacy residency training or equivalent salaried professorship at a school of pharmacy
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a progressive pharmaceutical management position (PGY1 and
• PGY 2 Residency Training experience is inclusive of experience required)
• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or other specialty is required within 18 months of hire
• Self motivation, good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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