Manager, Pharmacy Operations & Pharmacist-In-Charge (Full-Time)

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 Manager, Pharmacy Operations and Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for overseeing all medication storage, preparation, and day-to-day operations of the Institutional Pharmacy across the organization.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager, Pharmacy Operations Pharmacist-In-Charge 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, The Joint Commission, NJDOH, NJ Board of Pharmacy).

Develops and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the organization.

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).

Ensures that Pharmacy Services are consistent with industry best practices and benchmarks.

Responsible for the payroll function in the Pharmacy Department, including monitoring compliance to the salary budget.

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.

• Financial and budgetary goals; and with policy and procedure development, implementation, review and revision.
• Responsible for operational planning in ensuring that Pharmacy Services are optimal and meet patient and provider needs.
• Manages the daily operations of the department.
• Partners with the Systems/Purchasing Manager with maintaining control and security of medication products utilized within the organization.
• Evaluates and implements new technology that will be used by the department.
• Manages and directs pharmacy staff.
• Coordinates the department`s activities.

Works with the IT Department and the Pharmacy Systems/Purchasing Manager to coordinate the training for and use of technology within the department.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• BS in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• 5 - 10 years of hospital pharmacist experience.
• 5 years in a supervisory or management position.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

Master's degree in Leadership, Healthcare Administration or Business Administration.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Registered Pharmacist License.

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!
• Starting Minimum Rate
• Minimum rate of $183,664.00 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

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.