The Assistant Director (AD) of Pharmacy will be responsible for the leadership of the Pharmacy Department in the absence of or in addition to the Director of Pharmacy. The AD of Pharmacy will assist the Director of Pharmacy with compliance of all laws, regulations, and policies/procedures governing pharmacy operations. The AD of Pharmacy will oversee the scheduling of Pharmacy Staff to ensure proper coverage. The AD of Pharmacy will lead staff development projects with ability to design, implement, and measure impact of such projects. The AD of Pharmacy will conduct training of Pharmacist staff in the provision of clinical programs and pharmaceutical care, and assist in development and implementation of departmental policy and procedures. The AD of Pharmacy will assume general staffing responsibilities if necessary, ensuring that prescribed medications, and other pharmaceuticals are provided in a safe and effective manner and ensures/controls the proper storage/security of drugs throughout the hospital in accordance with applicable state/federal laws and regulations. The AD of Pharmacy will assist in the development of pharmacy informatics and clinical pharmacy applications throughout the organization. The AD of Pharmacy will ensure that pharmacists have the tools and knowledge necessary for consulting patients and other health professionals about drug therapy, identifying potential and actual drug related problems (ADE, interactions, allergies), and providing education to physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.