Description
Job Title: Assistant Director of Pharmacy
Location: Unity Hospital
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours Per Week: Full-time
Schedule: 7:30 a – 4:00 p On-call every 4 weeks
Summary
The Assistant Director of Pharmacy will coordinate and oversee all operational aspects of the pharmacy department, under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Pharmacy. The Assistant Director will also coordinate pharmacy support personnel, pharmacy policies and procedures, and supervise various pharmacy IT projects. The Assistant Director also facilitates and mentors staff-level performance improvement teams aimed at improving medication safety, increasing operational efficiency, and improving working conditions within the Pharmacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational:
- The Assistant Director of Pharmacy will coordinate and oversee all operational aspects of the pharmacy department.
- Schedule/oversees scheduling of Pharmacy personnel to ensure adequate coverage of all patient care areas.
- Establishes departmental reporting (dashboards, metrics, etc.) and monitoring systems with respect to effective and ongoing evaluations of pharmacy services throughout the organization.
- Works with pharmacy staff to execute core processes and quality initiatives to continually improve the overall quality of service to our customers.
- Monitors the pharmacy environment relative to physical appearance, staff behavior/morale, and performance.
Liaison:
- Serves as liaison between all departments in the organization.
- Participates as a member of Pharmacy and hospital committees as appropriate.
- Engaged and involved with system service integration.
- Policy and Procedure
- Assists in the development, implementation, and reinforcement of appropriate policies and procedures.
Human Resources:
- With Pharmacy Directors' consent and guidance, acts as liaison to Human Resources for pharmacy employee-related issues, including but not limited to:
- Job description
- Job grading
- Salaries
- Performance Evaluations
- Performance Improvement Plans
- Career Development
- Participates in the recruitment, orientation, training, and evaluation of employees. Provides ongoing feedback, reinforces positive performance, and takes appropriate action to improve performance.
- Constantly evaluates staff and procedures to ensure that the entire Pharmacy Department lives up to the organization's core values.
Staff Development - Delegates responsibilities to staff members to promote job satisfaction and departmental growth.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or a PharmD Degree (Pharmacy) required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a pharmacist.
- Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to supervise the delivery of services in a manner that is appropriate to the client’s age, physical ability, and intellectual development.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in assessing treatment and responses and adapting services to meet the needs of the population served: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Maintain the necessary level of professional knowledge and technical proficiency in areas of functional responsibility, including maintaining state-required continuing education.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of New York.
Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION:
- BS (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Light non-clinical roles include frequent standing or walking and minimal lifting, typically under 20 lbs. Tasks often involve sitting at a workstation, using a computer, handling paperwork, and interacting with colleagues or visitors. Fine motor control is essential for typing and administrative tasks, while clear vision and hearing support accurate communication. Emotional and cognitive demands include managing multiple tasks, handling interruptions, and exercising independent judgment. Environmental exposures are generally low but may include shared workspaces, proximity to clinical areas, or occasional crowding.
PAY RANGE: $155,000.00 - $180,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
