Pharmacy Director - Princeton Medical Group
Princeton, NJ
About the Job
Pharmacy Director
At Princeton Medical Group, P.A. our mission has always been to deliver excellent medical care with compassion. We are a private medical practice with over 30 providers and 8 medical specialties. We are searching for dedicated and motivated employees to join our dynamic and growing team!
We are currently looking for a full time Pharmacy Director to lead our onsite, inhouse ambulatory medical dispensing pharmacy in conjunction with the pharmacy related and business related functions of the infusion center.
Pharmacy Director Responsibilities Overview:
- Lead and oversee clinical and business functions of the Pharmacy and Infusion center including both the compounding and in-office dispensing aspects of the center. Ensure the delivery of efficient, optimal, and quality pharmacy services for all the clinical specialties at PMG locations.
- Develop an organizational plan for Pharmacy, Infusion, and Injection department services consistent with the scope of pharma services offered/provided by the pharmacy. Ensure alignment with PMG's overall strategic plan.
- Initiate and implement actions to maximize financial sustainability
- Meet delegated targets and ensure performance, cost, schedule, inventory, financial sustainability , and patient satisfaction targets are achieved with risks identified and mitigated and opportunities exercised.
- Oversee purchasing, inventory, and patient care operations to ensure high-quality patient care and excellent customer service while maintaining cost-effective practices.
- Participates in formulary management, review of medication use processes, and development and implementation of evidence-based treatment guidelines
- Identify programs and areas for cost reduction; specifically target drugs, and therapeutic regimens that can be changed through pharmacy intervention to reduce cost; prepare methodology of program, obtain approval, and facilitate implementation of such programs.
- Manage and align inventory methods and levels. Conducts inventory control on controlled substances and resolve and reports any controlled substance discrepancies.
- Responsible for implementation and management of pharma inventory systems, as well as ensuring daily, weekly, monthly and annual inventory reconciliations are included (i.e. Nucleus, NextGen immunization module, etc.)
- Act as a key stake holder in business development and financial accountability, including growing the PMG MID Pharmacy, Infusion, and Injection program.
- Work with vendors and distribution staff to ensure adequate supply inventories, ordering, scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups and customer satisfaction.
- Direct preparation, compounding and dispensing of all prescriptions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies and procedures, federal and state laws and regulations, regulatory requirements and accreditation agency standards.
- Ensure compliance with all state and local regulatory agencies regarding health and safety procedures; ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.
- Develops and manages the prior authorization process for Infusion, In-Office Dispensing and Injections pharma.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop, direct staff. Conduct performance reviews; develop growth plans; interpret, implement, and support employee-related policies, procedures, and programs. Assign projects/tasks to direct staff.
- Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize performance evaluations, coaching, and other measures as necessary.
- Partner with clinicians regarding medication education opportunity and process improvement efforts
- Collaborate with other PMG Leaders in various financial and operational functions.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned by leadership.
Pharmacist Requirements:
- Valid NJ Pharmacist License
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D. from an accredited pharmacy school).
- 1 Year residency and/or Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred
- At least 7 years of pharmacy experience preferred.
- At least 4 years of managing an outpatient, ambulatory infusion pharmacy preferred.
- Skilled in strategic planning and process improvement/change management.
- Experience providing leadership and oversight of an entire operational unit (i.e., region, division).
- Knowledgeable in methods to assure compliance with all procedures and policies concerning all areas of quality, regulatory, security, transport and delivery, safety, and human capital management.
- Knowledgeable and proficient Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organization and communications skills
- Accuracy in mathematical calculations, including pharmacokinetic dosing
- Knowledge of Intellidose, Nucleus, and/or other inventory management systems preferred
- EMR experience required; NextGen experience preferred
PMG's Comprehensive Benefit Plan:
- Personal medical and dental insurance
- 401k and profit-sharing plan
- Life insurance
- 4 weeks' vacation time
- 40 hours of paid sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Locations:
- Plainsboro, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
Pre-employment drug screen is required
Pre-employment professional reference check is required
PMG is an equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.