Director of Pharmacy & Branch Manager Job in Farmingdale 11735, New York US
SUMMARY OF KEY JOB FUNCTION:
What an awesome opportunity to join a growth company.PromptCare Home Infusionpays a competitive salary, offers fantastic benefits and is looking for a Director to manage our growing home infusion practice in Farmingdale, NY. The primary focus of this position is the day-to-day management of our infusionpharmacy operation and professional practice. This operation ensures that the medications prescribed for our patient populationare dispensed accurately, in a timely manner and in complete accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies. The successful candidate must have a strong customer-service and patient-service focus and enjoys leading an eager team of pharmacists and technicians.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelors or Pharm.D degree in Pharmacyis required
· New York pharmacy license current and in good standing is required
· Pharmacy licenses current and in good standing in the surrounding states (i.e., NJ and CT)are a major plus
· Willingness to get cross-licensed in other states at the company’s expense is required
· Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to communicate with physicians and other patient referral sources
· Previous experience in an infusion pharmacy is highly desirable, but not required
· Previous experience as a pharmacy manager is strongly preferred
· Demonstrated skills working with technology and equipment related to prescription verification and semi-automated fulfillment systems is a major plus
· Appropriate computer skillsfor the position (Microsoft Office Suite)and areas of influence
· Strong work ethicand the desire to lead by example, with attention to detail and quality, is required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Pharmacist in Charge responsibility for this dispensing operation
· Professional management responsibility of all pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy supportive personnel at the site, but you are still a working pharmacist
· Close collaboration with the nursing organization to coordinate optimal care for the patients and service for the patient referral sources (e.g., hospitals, physician groups, etc…)
· Able to perform site leadership responsibilities with minimal supervision
· Checking and dispensing of medications in compliance with state and federal laws
· Maintain strong knowledge of PromptCare’s standard operating procedures and ensure that they are applied consistently by all employees in the pharmacy
· Demonstrate thorough understanding of pharmacy rules and government regulations and dispense accordingly
· Answer a variety of questions as presented by PromptCare’spharmacists, technicians, nurses, account representatives and salespeople.
· Lead quality improvement initiatives, manage the drug inventory and assist with drug file maintenance
· Utilize knowledge of disease-specific needs of the patient in performance of duties and responsibilities
· Orient, train and mentor new staff members
· Demonstrate “leadership by example” in projecting a positive attitude, and involvement in PromptCareemployee activities
· Other duties as assigned
1. Perform other duties as assigned.
2. Able to work extended hours with little or no notice, as needed.
3. Attend staff meetings, teleconferences and patient care conferences as needed.
4. Able to travel on business, potentially on some overnight trips, on rare occasion.
5. Able to lift a minimum weight of 35 pounds, and able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use full range of body motions.
6. Understand and follow PromptCare’semployee policies and procedures.
APPROVALS:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work assignments for this job. The description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the assigned personnel.
March 2012