Deputy Associate Director of Pharmacy (Ast Dir, Pharm Svcs Lv3), Correctional Health Services (8a-4p), Trailer 6

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Associate Director of Pharmacy is responsible for providing support to the management staff in overseeing the daily clinical and operational needs of the pharmacy department. This includes administrative, managerial, and operational tasks aimed at ensuring smooth, efficient, and effective delivery of pharmacy services. The role also includes implementing and overseeing various quality improvement (QIC) programs and initiatives within the department, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery and patient care.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides assistance to senior pharmacy management in a wide range of activities in the management of a correctional facility such areas as hospital administration, total management and administrative systems, professional, medical, technical, operational and related support activity services.

Helps with logistics, communication, documentation, and coordination tasks to ensure that the P&T Committee functions efficiently and effectively. They often act as a liaison between committee members, the pharmacy department, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that all aspects of P&T committee operations are well-organized

Investigates and reports on patient complaints and performs special studies and performs special studies and investigations on operational units.

Coordinate the implementation of new pharmacy programs and initiatives that improve patient care, medication safety, and pharmacy operations.

Attends staff meetings, inter-departmental conferences and represents the Director, as well as the departmental administrators at inter-departmental functions and programs

Assists in the planning, development, evaluation and problem solving of data collection and analysis.

Prepares check requests and purchase orders for the department. Maintains internal department tracking system to assure receipt. Prepares form for monitoring usage of pharmacy management CE time.

Manages the implementation of PYXIS Medstation to ensure the appropriate utilization of automation and information technology.

Manages the integration and maintenance of automation and technology to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.

Manages the processes that identifies and resolves problems related to pharmacy automation and technology.

Supervise the activities of the PYXIS equipment, and personnel assuring compliance with protocols.

Provide guidance to Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in meeting departmental objectives.

Helps prepare and distribute the P&T meeting agenda in advance, ensuring that all relevant topics, including drug reviews, formulary updates, and medication safety concerns, are included for discussion.

Identifies areas to improve workflow efficiency and optimize medication distribution, improving both patient care and the overall pharmacy team's productivity.

Regularly reviews policies related to pharmaceutical practices and suggests updates in response to new regulations, guidelines, or improvements in best practices.

Support in the management of pharmacy resources, including ordering supplies, and optimizing staff scheduling to meet the needs of patients and the pharmacy team.

Address personnel issues or operational challenges as they arise, resolving conflicts or performance concerns and escalating as necessary.

Schedule interviews and arranges clearances with DOC for outside visitors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Assumes system-wide (Rikers and borough houses) responsibility for all pharmacy operations for the week when on-call during evenings, weekends and holidays.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Assists other employees where needed.

Is responsible and cooperative with pharmacy staff, other employees, vendors, Department of Corrections personnel.

Maintains friendly working atmosphere.

Maintains professional attitude.

Maintains professional appearance and adheres to dress guidelines.

Utilizes established channels of communication.

Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required. Masters Degree preferred.

Computer experience in a Windows environment including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Demonstrated administrative skills (decision-making/problem solving abilities, priority setting, good communication skills and interpersonal skills).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office area located in a jail setting but may be required to go to various facilities to obtain information. Frequent walking (sometimes long distances), sitting, standing, reaching and bending. Travel between all facilities on Rikers Island is required. Temperature control and ventilation is highly variable throughout the jail campus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Principally classified as medium duty work with frequent travel/walking between facilities. May be required to help push and/or pull carts weighing up to 300 lbs down long hallways and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Pharmacist issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience as a licensed practicing Pharmacist, of which at least two (2) years shall have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity in a Pharmacy in a hospital, health or medical facility.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs