• Associate Director-Pharmacy

    BronxCare Health System (Bronx, NY)


    Overview

     

    Assists the Director of Pharmacy in the administration and professional management of the PharmacyDepartment

    Responsibilities

    -Assumes all responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence; uponassumption of these responsibilities, continues to manage PharmacyDepartment in accordance with the guidelines and regulations ofJCAHO, NYS Department of Health, US Department of Health, the USDepartment of Treasury, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the StateBoard of Pharmacy, the US Department of Justice Drug EnforcementAdministration and other regulatory authorities, including the writtenpolicies and procedures of the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and thePharmacy Department.

     

    -Supervises Drug Distribution Systems:a. Administratively – defines goal of this function within theframework of hospital goals and policies; coordinatesdepartment activities with other health-team members; developsstandards of performance, evaluates performance and takescorrective action.b. Supervisory – supervises the performance of certain tasks whichmay be carried out by staff members under supervision, such as:drug prepacking, dose bin filling, control drug preparation, billing,record keeping, packaging orders, compounding of drugs, etc.

     

    -Establishes and maintains standards of personnel selection,performance and discipline. Develops an orientation program for newpersonnel using hospital and departmental orientation guidelines andappropriate training manuals.

     

    -Delegates responsibilities and authority while maintaining necessarycontrols and accountability. Develops work systems describingprogramming and coordinating the jobs; may develop job description fornew positions.

     

    -Coordinates and maintains harmonious and reciprocal relationships,both intra and inter-departmental.

     

    -Oversees the application of written departmental policies to specific worksituations.

     

    -Ensures safe and efficient use of all department equipment such as:laminar air-flow hood, torsion balances, marking machines, pill counter,etc.

     

    -Coordinates the preparation of injectable medication when manufacturedin the hospital and the manufacture of extemporaneously-compoundedpharmaceutical, including adequate documentation for materials used inthe bulk compounding worksheet.

     

    -Supervises the inspection of pharmaceutical supplies on all services inaccordance with standards of JCAHO; provides adequatedocumentation of full compliance.

     

    -Ensures the maintenance of an approved stock of antidotes and otheremergency drugs.

     

    -Procedures, stores and dispenses tax-free alcohol in accordance with allregulation of the Alcohol, tobacco and Firearms Division of the USTreasury Service.

     

    -Ensures specifications both as to quality and source for purchase ofdrugs, chemicals and biologicals used in the treatment of patients.Cooperates with the Director in planning, organizing and directing thepurchase-inventory control system. Maintains adequate stock levels ofall drugs and supplies. Negotiates with suppliers for best possible pricesand places all purchase orders. Reviews receipt of all materials andprepares returns for outdated or unacceptable drugs.

     

    -Establishes and maintains, in cooperation with the Director of Pharmacyand the Department of Fiscal Affairs, a satisfactory system of recordsand bookkeeping charging patients for drugs and for maintaining controlof the requisitioning and dispensing of drugs.

     

    -Coordinates the dispensing of all narcotic drugs; maintains perpetualinventory and performs periodic physical inventories, with the Director asmandated by Law.

     

    -Coordinates continuing education program and in-service education forstaff pharmacists, such as: journal clubs, research projects orassignments, periodic educational quiz programs, programmed-learningexperiences and staff conferences.

     

    -Assists the Director in implementing the decisions of the Pharmacy andTherapeutics Committee and the Medical Board.

     

    -Prepares periodic reports on the progress and operation of thedepartment.

     

    -Responsible for serving as preceptor/mentor for PharmacyResidents/Students.

     

    -Participate in continuing education programs and preceptordevelopment programs.

    Qualifications

    -New York State Pharmacist License required.

     

    -Bachelors degree required.

     

    -Supervisory experience in Hospital Pharmacy.-Graduate of accredited pharmacy school.

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx

    ID2025-5758

    Category Pharmacy

     

    Position Type Regular Full-Time

     

    Division BronxCare Hospital Center

     

    Min USD $188,000.00/Yr.

     

    Max USD $190,000.00/Yr.

     

    Shift Day Shift

     

    Department : Name Pharmacy (BHCS)