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

Newbridge Health & Wellness; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

New Bridge Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Pharmacy to lead operations, optimize patient care, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, and collaborative leadership to ensure safe, effective medication management.

Responsibilities include scheduling, policy development, staff training, interdepartmental liaison, and performance reviews. Salary ranges from $170,000 to $195,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and tuition assistance to support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years" experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Communicates within the department, the Hospital and the community, what good pharmaceutical services can mean to improve care of patients.
• Develops ongoing educational program for purposes of training Pharmacy Aides and staff Pharmacists in the concepts of pharmaceutical services and good patient care.
• Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures; reviews policies and procedures manuals periodically to ensure they follow requirements of Regulatory agencies; recommends changes as required by changes in regulatory agency Policies and requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with the medical staff and nursing concerning prescriptions, orders, Medication and pharmaceutical detail, patient reactions, medication errors and complaints.
• Acts as a staff pharmacist, when required including the dispensing of medications.
• Initiates annual performance appraisal of pharmacists and pharmacy aides.
• Assists in preparing an annual report and other reports necessary in documenting the department's operation.
• Develops and maintains a good relationship with other departments or services throughout the Medical Center.
• Exercises sound management principles with supervisory and other staff members in the management of departmental activities.
• Attends meeting as required and participates in committees as directed.
• Assumes departmental responsibilities in the absence of the Director.
• Ensures that the professional pharmacy staff demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient's age.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with Mission, Vision, and Value Statements.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Pharmacy degree + master's in pharmacy

NJ pharmacist license or eligibility

Job description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Assistant Director in our Pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions, including ensuring that sufficient qualified personnel are available to provide pharmaceutical care/service.
• Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Communicates within the department, the Hospital and the community, what good pharmaceutical services can mean to improve care of patients.
• Develops ongoing educational program for purposes of training Pharmacy Aides and staff Pharmacists in the concepts of pharmaceutical services and good patient care.
• Assists in developing departmental policies and procedures; reviews policies and procedures manuals periodically to ensure they follow requirements of Regulatory agencies; recommends changes as required by changes in regulatory agency Policies and requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with the medical staff and nursing concerning prescriptions, orders, Medication and pharmaceutical detail, patient reactions, medication errors and complaints.
• Acts as a staff pharmacist, when required including the dispensing of medications.
• Initiates annual performance appraisal of pharmacists and pharmacy aides.
• Assists in preparing an annual report and other reports necessary in documenting the department's operation.
• Develops and maintains a good relationship with other departments or services throughout the Medical Center.
• Exercises sound management principles with supervisory and other staff members in the management of departmental activities.
• Attends meeting as required and participates in committees as directed.
• Assumes departmental responsibilities in the absence of the Director.
• Ensures that the professional pharmacy staff demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient's age.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with Mission, Vision, and Value Statements.

Other Duties:

• Maintains awareness of trends in pharmaceutical activities by reading pharmaceutical and related literature and by participating in professional continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education:

• Graduation from a 5-year program at an approved college of pharmacy or equivalent plus master's degree in pharmacy.
• Current NJ registration or eligible as a licensed pharmacist.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

Mainly sedentary with occasional standing/walking

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range:

$170,000 to $195,000 annually

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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