Pharmacy Director

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, seeks a Pharmacy Director to lead hospital pharmacy services and drive safe, compliant medication management. The role oversees operations, clinical services, regulatory compliance, and staff development, partnering with hospital leadership to advance pharmacy initiatives and patient care.

The position requires a PharmD or BS with NJ license, 3+ years hospital pharmacy experience and 2+ years of leadership, plus BLS within 14

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacist license in the State of New Jersey.
• Three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Two or more years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily hospital pharmacy operations and provide oversight, coaching, and development for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, DEA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and USP 795, 797, and 800 requirements.
• Develop and execute pharmacy goals related to medication safety, clinical quality, operational efficiency, productivity, financial performance, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee medication-use processes, formulary management, drug utilization, clinical pharmacy services, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and retain pharmacy team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Partner with physicians, nursing, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve medication management and patient outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, programs, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Participate in hospital committees and lead pharmacy-related projects, new programs, and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Pharmacy Director in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

The Director of Pharmacy provides strategic and operational leadership for hospital pharmacy services, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication management practices. This position oversees pharmacy operations, clinical services, regulatory compliance, financial performance, quality improvement, and staff development while partnering with hospital and corporate leadership to advance pharmacy initiatives and patient care.

• Lead daily hospital pharmacy operations and provide oversight, coaching, and development for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, DEA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and USP 795, 797, and 800 requirements.
• Develop and execute pharmacy goals related to medication safety, clinical quality, operational efficiency, productivity, financial performance, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee medication-use processes, formulary management, drug utilization, clinical pharmacy services, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and retain pharmacy team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Partner with physicians, nursing, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve medication management and patient outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, programs, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Participate in hospital committees and lead pharmacy-related projects, new programs, and corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Pharmacist license in the State of New Jersey
• Three (3) or more years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Five (5) or more years of hospital pharmacy experience
• ALS/ACLS certification (required if participating in Code Blue response)

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.