Director of Infusion Pharmacy

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)