Director of Pharmacy

St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Healthcare in New York state seeks a director-level pharmacist to lead department policy, staffing, and budget functions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with site leadership and vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and quality initiatives across patient safety and accreditation programs. The position requires NY pharmacist licensure, a PharmD or PharmD/BS, with a master's preferred, and strong leadership, communication, and budget management skills in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed by the New York Board of Pharmacy prior to hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
• Manages department staffing and capacity planning.
• Oversees budget development, monitoring and compliance.
• Applies regulatory knowledge to guide department operations.
• Builds relationships with site leadership, departments and vendors.
• Leads quality initiatives in patient safety and accreditation.
• Contributes to long-term and annual capital plans and revenue integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace-the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.

Job Requisition: DIREC001948 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40 hour/week Hiring range: Starting at $130,000.00 salaried

Responsibilities:

• Directs the development and implementation of practices, policies and procedures in all functional areas of the department.
• Accountable for department staffing and capacity
• Oversees the development, monitoring of and compliance with departmental budget(s).
• Utilizes broad knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory and administrative requirements to direct
• Develops and maintains effective, collaborative relationships with all site leadership, specialties, departments including other specialty managers, associates and related vendors.
• Implements specialty quality initiatives in the areas of patient safety, the Joint Commission, specialty accreditation, and performance improvement.
• Participates in the development and administration of both long-term and annual capital plans which include facilities, systems and equipment. Implements and monitors compliance with revenue integrity processes.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Pharmacist credentialed from the New York Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required. Master's degree preferred.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

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