Associate Director of Pharmacy Services

AIS Healthcare is the leading provider of Targeted Drug Delivery (TDD) and Infusion Care. With our diverse culture, and our values around Innovation, Stewardship, and Unity, we are committed to Advancing Quality, and Improving Lives. We are dedicated to doing more for our patients by providing quality products and services that enhance the entire care experience.

 The Associate Director of Pharmacy Services, PIC is a licensed professional responsible growing into the next leader for our expanding pharmacy services. Key skills to be developed will be in the area of planning, organizing, leading, and providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of AIS, current pharmacy practice professional standards, and other regulatory entities.

The Associate Director uses his/her expertise to impact patients’ lives by continuing our tradition of maintaining the highest level of patient safety. The position works in a collaborative environment, champions improvements, and is knowledgeable with USP <797> standards.  Preference for knowledge of USP Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy; Master’s or PharmD preferred from an accredited school of pharmacy

·         Required licensure as a Pharmacist as granted by the Board of Pharmacy

·         Current, unrestricted clinical license

·         Current pharmacist licensure in good standing in the state of practice 

·         Sterile compounding experience in a hospital or infusion pharmacy setting and managing patient care

·         Qualifications to perform clinical oversight for services provided

·         Experience in direct management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other team members

·         3 - 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

·         2 years of supervisory experience in a health care setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

·         Provide oversight of clinical decision making aspects of program

·         Ensure organizational objective is to have qualified clinicians accountable to the organization for decisions affecting consumers

·         Establish safe practices for compounding and therapy handling

• Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients
• Engagement in development and oversight of all clinical policies and procedures

·         Oversee day to day management of the pharmacy department to ensure that quality products and services are provided to patients

·         Direct pharmacy inventory management, prescription compounding, dispensing processes, and supply management and delivery processes

·         Supervise direct reports including interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling

·         Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations

·         Direct and manage all activities related to accreditation programs

·         Direct and coordinate pharmacy in-service programs and ensure ongoing communication among care staff members

·         Communicate with patients and medical staff, providing clinical expertise

·         Recognize patients’ rights and responsibilities and support them in the performance of job duties; respect patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality

·         Complete assigned paperwork/documents as directed in a timely manner

·         Share knowledge gained with other staff members and work as a team member

·         Interact with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

·         Perform other job related duties as required

QUALFICATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Hands-on, "working" manager with solid understanding of sterile compounding, and strong clinical leadership skills

·         Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers

·         Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and work independently with little supervision

·         Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills

·         Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and accuracy

·         Proficient computer skills

·         Skilled in Microsoft Office products