Assistant Director of Pharmacy

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director (AD) of Pharmacy will be responsible for the leadership of the Pharmacy Department in the absence of or in addition to the Senior Director of Pharmacy Services. The AD of Pharmacy will assist the Senior Director of Pharmacy Services with compliance of all laws, regulations, and policies/procedures governing pharmacy operations.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy required.
• Master or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of program development and administration required.
• Clinical knowledge to lead pharmacy projects and head committees required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Currently licensed by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy in good standing required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the scheduling of Pharmacy Staff to ensure proper coverage.
• Lead staff development projects with ability to design, implement, and measure impact of such projects.
• Conduct training of Pharmacist staff in the provision of clinical programs and pharmaceutical care and assist in development and implementation of departmental policy and procedures.
• Assume general staffing responsibilities if necessary, ensuring that prescribed medications, and other pharmaceuticals are provided in a safe and effective manner and ensures/controls the proper storage/security of drugs throughout the hospital in accordance with applicable state/federal laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development of pharmacy informatics and clinical pharmacy applications throughout the organization.
• Ensure that pharmacists have the tools and knowledge necessary for consulting patients and other health professionals about drug therapy, identifying potential and actual drug related problems (ADE, interactions, allergies), and providing education to physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
• Provide exemplary core customer service.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, department heads, and members of executive leadership.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Explorer, and PowerPoint.
• Regularly exercise independent judgment.
• Remain calm and professional in all situations.