Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing all medication storage, preparation and day-to-day operations of the Inpatient Pharmacy and Retail Pharmacies in the organization.

A day in the life of a Director, Pharmacy at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Directs all activities of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, certification and licensing requirements (State, Federal, JCAHO, NJDOH, NJ Board of Pharmacy).
• Analyses and evaluates Pharmacy services in relation to the patient populations served and makes necessary recommendations.
• Supports and/or participates in activities designed to advance the practice of Pharmacy within the organization (e.g., clinical programs, residency program, pharmacy student rotations.
• Works with the Administrator, Patient Safety & Clinical Services as required promoting quality and safe and effective use of medication products throughout the organization.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational & Managerial Competencies.
• Departmental and operational planning and in ensuring that Pharmacy services are optimal and meet patient and provider needs.
• Directs and maintain the daily operations of the department.
• Directs and maintains control and security of medication products utilized within the organization.
• Directs and maintains the evaluation and implementation of programs, processes and technology that will be used by the department, and for coordinating efforts with other departments as required to meet organizational needs.
• Responsible for the scheduling of the Pharmacy staff; and for promoting employee satisfaction.
• Responsible for the payroll function in the Pharmacy Department, including monitoring compliance to the salary budget.
• Financial and budgetary goals; and with policy and procedure development, implementation, review and revision.
• Oversees and coordinates the activities of the Pharmacy Supervisors.
• Directs and works with the Clinical Coordinator to coordinate the department's operational and clinical activities.
• Directs and Works with the IT Department and the Pharmacy to coordinate training for and use of technology within the department.
• Develops and Complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the organization.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BS in Pharmacy.
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy or equivalent.
• 3-5 years in management.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's Degree or a Pharm.D. degree.
• 8-10 years of hospital experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered Pharmacist.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 40 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply  today!

Minimum rate of $214,240 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.