Director of Pharmacy - Bayonne
About Us:
CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions.With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be Doing:
Reports to a Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and is responsible for directing the hospital's Pharmacy program in accordance with laws relating to the storage, compounding and distribution of medications. Regularly contacts pharmaceutical vendors in order to obtain bids and/or negotiate prices.Establishes department purchasing parameters and oversees acquisition, storage and inventory maintenance of pharmaceutical medications and supplies. Establishes and maintains record keeping systems for recording patient charges and maintaining adequate controls over requisitioning and dispensing of all pharmaceuticals.
Regularly consults with medical staff regarding information obtained on medications and use of drug therapy. Serves as the Secretary of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
Responsible for daily monitoring, evaluating, and facilitating the revenue collection and clinical documentation process associated with revenue capture. This will include but not be limited to:
Reviewing patients’ charts for completeness and verifies that all information is accurately documented on the charge sheet
identifying lost charges and coordinating charge capture
documenting additions and correcting errors to charge sheet according to departmental standards
Communicating departmental charging issues to the appropriate department staff
Providing ongoing education for staff to communicate and improve charge capture and documentation
What We're Looking For:
Is a graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education and is oriented to and knowledgeable in the specialized functions of hospital pharmacists, or has completed a hospital pharmacy residency program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.An advanced degree in Pharmacy with an emphasis on management skills is desirable.
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a wide variety
of hospital personnel, patients, members of the community and effectively lead
pharmacy personnel.
Analytical skills necessary to prepare and administer budgets, evaluate current
methods of delivering service to patients and assess the effectiveness of these methods, and recommend new techniques and procedures.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay•Medical, dental, and vision insurance•401k with Company match•Generous paid time off•Paid Holidays•Tuition Reimbursement•Advancement and career development opportunitiesCovid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health.If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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