Director of Infusion Pharmacy
Island Drugs, Melville, NY, United States
Pay:
$170,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Job description: This position will be located in West Hampton, NY with re-location within first 3 months to Melville, NY. JOB SUMMARY: Under minimal direction, coordinates and supervises Pharmacy services including preparation and dispensing of drugs, supplies and equipment, preparation of sterile products and clinical pharmacy services. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for overall functioning of the pharmacy of the branch. Supervises pharmacy staff. Directs, coordinates and supervises all pharmacy activities including management of the clean room drug preparation, sterile products preparation, dispensation and clinical pharmacy services. Works to facilitate and coordinate pharmacy operations. Participates in the procurement of drugs, supplies and equipment used in preparing and administering drugs. Performs duties of the clinical pharmacist as necessary. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy and intravenous therapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences. Disseminating knowledge to clinical staff. Performs marketing support, including but not limited to finding new referral partners, as requested. Performs oversight of department’s performance improvement initiatives and coordinates department QA activities for pharmacy. Participates in recruitment and hiring of potential new pharmacy personnel with the VP of Pharmacy. Performs performance reviews, at least annually, on pharmacy staff. Participates/coordinates orientation and training of pharmacy and other organizational employees. Participates in branch management and inter-departmental meetings as required. Coordinates/participates in departmental meetings as scheduled. Prepares and submits management reports as required. Participates in development of the branch budget for pharmacy operations. Guides pharmacy toward achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual projections based on financial and management objectives. Follows established channels of authority and communications throughout the organization. Maintains on-call schedule for pharmacists. Covers pharmacy calls and time off, as needed. In the absence of VP of Pharmacy, will have the authorization to act as the manager/leader of the branch. Acts as the Performance Improvement Coordinator. Performs special tasks or projects as requested. Responsible for all staff competencies being up to date as well as licensure and registration. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Possess a strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture and clinical aspects of home infusion therapy. Possess the necessary supervisory/management skills and/or experience to supervise the pharmacy aspects of home infusion therapy. Must have the ability to work effectively with others as part of a team. Must have the ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with patients, clients, management and other employees. Must have the ability to plan and solve problems. Possess good organizational and time-management skills. Dependable in attendance and job performance. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy desirable) from an accredited college of pharmacy. Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice. Possess a minimum of two years pharmacy and nursing operations and clinical pharmacy experience in home infusion therapy. Possesses retail pharmacy experience and has experience in growing clientele base. What we offer: Competitive compensation Benefits 401k Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience:
Clinical pharmacy: 2 years (Required) Home infusion: 2 years (Required) Retail pharmacy: 2 years (Required)
Location:
Suffolk County, NY (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Suffolk County, NY (Required)
$170,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Job description: This position will be located in West Hampton, NY with re-location within first 3 months to Melville, NY. JOB SUMMARY: Under minimal direction, coordinates and supervises Pharmacy services including preparation and dispensing of drugs, supplies and equipment, preparation of sterile products and clinical pharmacy services. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for overall functioning of the pharmacy of the branch. Supervises pharmacy staff. Directs, coordinates and supervises all pharmacy activities including management of the clean room drug preparation, sterile products preparation, dispensation and clinical pharmacy services. Works to facilitate and coordinate pharmacy operations. Participates in the procurement of drugs, supplies and equipment used in preparing and administering drugs. Performs duties of the clinical pharmacist as necessary. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy and intravenous therapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences. Disseminating knowledge to clinical staff. Performs marketing support, including but not limited to finding new referral partners, as requested. Performs oversight of department’s performance improvement initiatives and coordinates department QA activities for pharmacy. Participates in recruitment and hiring of potential new pharmacy personnel with the VP of Pharmacy. Performs performance reviews, at least annually, on pharmacy staff. Participates/coordinates orientation and training of pharmacy and other organizational employees. Participates in branch management and inter-departmental meetings as required. Coordinates/participates in departmental meetings as scheduled. Prepares and submits management reports as required. Participates in development of the branch budget for pharmacy operations. Guides pharmacy toward achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual projections based on financial and management objectives. Follows established channels of authority and communications throughout the organization. Maintains on-call schedule for pharmacists. Covers pharmacy calls and time off, as needed. In the absence of VP of Pharmacy, will have the authorization to act as the manager/leader of the branch. Acts as the Performance Improvement Coordinator. Performs special tasks or projects as requested. Responsible for all staff competencies being up to date as well as licensure and registration. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Possess a strong knowledge base in intravenous admixture and clinical aspects of home infusion therapy. Possess the necessary supervisory/management skills and/or experience to supervise the pharmacy aspects of home infusion therapy. Must have the ability to work effectively with others as part of a team. Must have the ability to communicate, both verbally and written, with patients, clients, management and other employees. Must have the ability to plan and solve problems. Possess good organizational and time-management skills. Dependable in attendance and job performance. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy desirable) from an accredited college of pharmacy. Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice. Possess a minimum of two years pharmacy and nursing operations and clinical pharmacy experience in home infusion therapy. Possesses retail pharmacy experience and has experience in growing clientele base. What we offer: Competitive compensation Benefits 401k Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience:
Clinical pharmacy: 2 years (Required) Home infusion: 2 years (Required) Retail pharmacy: 2 years (Required)
Location:
Suffolk County, NY (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Suffolk County, NY (Required)