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The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do The Director of Pharmacy Services plans, organizes and directs all functions of the hospital pharmacy services. This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The Director, Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care, managing pharmacy staff, overseeing fiscal responsibility of the department, and optimizing pharmacy services to meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong clinical knowledge, operational expertise, and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in patient care, innovation in pharmacy services, and continuous improvement. Works with Chief Pharmacy Officer and BMC hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations Monitors activities of the BMC Pharmaceutical Services Department and takes appropriate action as necessary to ensure efficient and effective operations Works closely with the nursing and medical staffs and other clinical department managers in addressing pharmaceutical services issues as they are related to the services provided to all patients ranging from the newborn to the elderly. Understands that there are dosage variations between newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics and knows where to find appropriate information Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Ensures and maintains departmental structures, operating procedures, and core staffing to meet demands for services at the respective hospital location sites which may be either onsite or off-site locations Directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals Oversees the procurement, storage, and distribution of medications, ensuring accurate inventory management, and safe medication practices Supervises medication storage and preparation areas throughout the facility; establishes specifications for the safe and secure storage of medications, chemicals, and biologicals Directs and participates in the development/revision, implementation and communication of policies, guidelines and standards for the Pharmaceutical Services Department in accordance with the hospital’s policies and Joint Commission standards Ensures adequate control and documentation of controlled substances Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files As applicable, may serve as the licensed pharmacy supervisor as recognized by the New York Board of Pharmacy Directs and participates in the human resources management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes Coordinates the department’s in-service training Attends and participates on hospital and system wide committees such as the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medication Safety Committee, Diversion Prevention Committee, BMC EOT Meetings, and others as assigned Prepares department budget for personnel, operating expenses and capital equipment. Responsible for fiscal operation of the department Reviews monthly financial statistics and plans expenditures within budget guidelines Monitors and justifies all expenses exceeding budgeted targets Ensures preparation and submission of patient charges and financial reports to administration in accordance with policy Administers reports, documents, payroll records, statistical surveys, and other required data Develops job descriptions and performance standards; evaluates, and counsels staff members on their performance Prepares work schedules and monitors workload statistics; maintains appropriate staffing levels that match workload and promote patient safety Works in the community to bring positive attention to the effective patient care that the hospital provides Maintains a system of records in accordance with hospital policy for recording patient charges as well as maintaining adequate controls over requisitioning and dispensing of pharmaceuticals Maintains formularies, information resources and references for preparations Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and PI activities assigned to the Pharmaceutical Services Department Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract variables Applies mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculations, formulation of pharmaceutical preparations and data analysis Reads, analyzes and interprets pharmacy-related journals Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the hospital staff Effectively communicates information to management, medical staff, and hospital staff Ensure that the department environment is free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to healthcare workers, patients, and/or visitors Support and facilitate open and non-punitive communication between healthcare workers, patients, and families regarding clinical and environmental safety on their unit and when interfacing with other units, groups, and individuals Support and facilitate employee and non-employee healthcare workers in reporting and directly addressing patient and environmental safety concerns Maintains current New York pharmacist licensure Sustains professional competence and promotes development through participation in in-services, workshops, seminars, and professional organizations Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements Develops guidelines for the clinical use of selected drugs including intravenous drug guidelines Performs all staff pharmacist duties when needed Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed What we need from you Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College of Pharmacy, required Doctor of Pharmacy/PH.D. - Doctor level degree, preferred Master's in Business Administration/Healthcare Management, preferred Experience: Minimum 5 years experience as a hospital pharmacist, with three to five or more years’ of supervisory and/or leadership experience, required Licensure/Certifications: Current and Active NYS Pharmacist License, or able to obtain reciprocity of pharmacist license to NYS within 6 months of hire, required Skills: Attention to Detail Clinical Skills Auditing Systems Thinking Time Management Leadership Analysis & Evaluation Budgeting Planning Problem Solving Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception) Frequent grasping, repetitive motion, standing, walking Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking Hazards: Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical, radiation/radiant energy Working Conditions: Occasional extreme temperatures Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis Total Rewards Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include: Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and disability protection Retirement benefits including an employer match And more! Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. Pay Range Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum: USD $155,958.40/Yr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $233,937.60/Yr. We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.