Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 181,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks an Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations for RWJ Somerset. The role oversees daily pharmacy operations, residents, and regulatory compliance to meet quality, access, and budget goals at the site.

A typical day includes resolving clinical issues, serving as a clinical pharmacy resource, developing policies, and supervising residency programs while actively participating in performance-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Pharm.D. from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Registration in New Jersey as a pharmacist; current New Jersey licensure required.
• Minimum 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Previous leadership experience in Pharmacy, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Address day-to-day clinical issues with interdisciplinary group and serve as a clinical pharmacy resource.
• Serve as clinical resource for pharmaceutical care and formulary management, coordinating activities with departments and the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
• Develop and maintain Policies and Procedures; update to reflect current standards and inform staff of changes.
• Oversee PGY-1 General Practice Residency program and precept students.
• Participate in committees and performance improvement initiatives (e.g., P&T, Medication Safety, Sepsis, Oncology P&T).

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

B.S. or Pharm.D. from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

New Jersey pharmacist licensure

Job description

Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations

Req #: 0000262256

Category: Pharmacy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: Pharmacy

Pay Range: $180,700.00 - $244,100.00 per year

Location:

110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000262256

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $180,700.00 - $244,100.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations manages daily operations of the Pharmacy and Pharmacy Residents, including all technical, administrative, and clerical operations to ensure that quality, access and budget goals are achieved. The Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations will ensure that all activities in the department are implemented in accordance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, and they will utilize sound judgement and independent thinking to handle complex and crisis situations. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where everyone is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for an Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations may include:

• Addressing day-to-day clinical issues with interdisciplinary group and serve as a clinical pharmacy resource.
• Serving as a clinical resource for the provision of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy services at the site level, building effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the hospital and company, and coordinating all activities related to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and formulary management.
• Developing and maintaining Policies and Procedures. Adjusting to reflect current standards, regulations and practice. Informing staff of any changes to policies and procedures.
• Overseeing PGY-1 General Practice Residency program. Precepting IPPE and APPE students from Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
• Actively participating in Committees and Performance Improvement Initiatives including, but not limited to P&T, Medication Safety Committee, Sepsis Committee, Oncology P&T.

This role might be for you if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams while maintaining high standards for patient care and safety
• You're passionate about developing pharmacy staff, improving processes, and supporting a culture of collaboration and accountability
• You're comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities, operational priorities, and regulatory requirements
• You're a strong communicator who can build effective relationships with pharmacists, technicians, providers, and other Healthcare Partners.

To be considered for this Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations opportunity, you must:

• B.S. or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Registration in New Jersey as a pharmacist; current New Jersey licensure required.
• Minimum 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Previous leadership experience in Pharmacy required, preferably within the hospital setting.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer