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Advance in your Truly Compassionate pharmacy career by leading a team of dedicated pharmacists who are responsible for keeping patients well-informed about their care and medication. Our team members have access to professional development opportunities across our health system to help grow their career.
Below, you can learn more about one of the many ways you can grow your career from a pharmacist to a director of pharmacy. For the complete job descriptions of each role, visit NorthwellCareers.com or click the link below to get started on your pharmacy career and discover a career well cared for at Northwell.
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Pharmacist: Dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical products using standard procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers.
You have an opportunity to grow from a pharmacist to a senior pharmacist after obtaining three to five years of relevant experience.
Senior Pharmacist: Guides team members to carry out daily operations of the pharmacy department while performing all duties of a licensed pharmacist. Organizes workflow and team schedules to ensure efficient and timely service. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Next, you have the opportunity to grow from a senior pharmacist to a lead pharmacist after obtaining five to seven years of relevant experience.
Supervisor, Pharmacy: Supervises and coordinates the team in the planning of pharmacy activities in accordance with established standards. Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical products using standard procedures to fill written prescriptions. Reviews prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and issuance by an authorized prescriber.
Next, you have the opportunity to grow from a supervisor to a manager after obtaining six to eight years of relevant experience and two to five years of leadership / management experience.
Manager, Pharmacy: Manages, plans, organizes and evaluates the team, activities and resources of pharmacy operations. Prepares and dispenses medications in accordance with established policies and procedures when needed to maintain operational objectives. Maintains operational records and statistics. May lead or participate-in department projects, studies or initiatives.
With six to 10 years of relevant experience and five to seven years of leadership, you have the opportunity to grow into a senior manager role as you continue your career journey.
Senior Manager, Pharmacy: Manages the department’s activities. Supervises the activities of the pharmacy, establishes work assignments, recommends and evaluates policies and procedures. Responsible for scheduling the pharmacy team, coordinates interdepartmental and intra-departmental activities, coordinates inventory management activities, coordinates investigational drug activities, acts as a preceptor for pharmacy students and performs related activities as assigned.
For an opportunity to grow into a career as a director of pharmacy, you will need eight to 12 years of relevant experience, and seven plus years of leadership experience.
Director, Pharmacy: Directs, designs and implements goals, objectives and policies to ensure efficient and effective pharmacy operations. Directs teams, manages purchasing and inventory control and ensures departmental functions in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Continuing on your pharmacy leadership career path may include growing into a senior director of pharmacy role next.
Senior Director, Pharmacy: Provides overall pharmacy leadership and direction for all activities of clinical and operational team of the site. This includes guidance in the interpretation of policy, and laws/regulations, surveillance of the quality of services and support of the medical and other professional team members in the care of patients. Provides the vision to drive the future of pharmacy services, identifying the needs at the location for expansion and improvement of services, the implementation of innovative processes and technologies and ensuring appropriate staffing configurations.
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Join our retail pharmacy team and start a meaningful career keeping our patients informed regarding their care and medication. At Northwell, our pharmacy team members can grow in their career from pharmacy associate to pharmacy technician through access to professional development resources and programs, including tuition assistance.
Whether you are just starting out in your career as a pharmacy associate or want to take the next step in your pharmacy career, Northwell offers resources designed to support you in your career journey. Team members across our organization have access to professional growth and development programs, including educational opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation, many different career pathways to take, Business Employee Resource Groups and more.
Below, learn more from our Vivo Health Pharmacy team members who share why they are proud to work in retail pharmacy at Northwell and how they feel engaged to thrive in their careers. In fact, 90 percent of Vivo Health Pharmacy team members in a recent Perceptyx survey about employee engagement said they worked in a positive and thriving work culture.
“What is more motivating than surrounding yourself with people who are working together toward the same goal? Regardless of the situation, the team bands together, motivating each other to become the best version of ourselves and an even better team.”
Olivia
Community Pharmacist, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
“Working for Vivo is a pleasure for me because of the commitment to professional development and growth. Vivo also has the most supportive team culture and gives me the opportunity to positively impact customers’ health and well-being every day!”
Marc
Enterprise Quality Improvement Specialist, Central Services
“Truly listening to the team’s feedback ensures they feel heard and valued. It is the key to a positive and good working environment.”
Talha
Manager, Pharmacy, Vivo Mail Order
“Vivo Health Pharmacy strives to provide exceptional care to our patients. That starts with ensuring our team members have a positive experience at work each day. Going to the sites, showing a genuine interest in team member feedback and executing on their ideas is how we successfully create and sustain a wonderful culture and working environment.”
Michele
Director, Operations, Vivo Health
Learn more about one of the many ways you can grow in your retail pharmacy career, from pharmacy associate to pharmacy technician. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click on the link below to discover a career well cared for at Northwell.
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Join our Truly Together retail pharmacy team and start a rewarding career keeping our patients informed regarding their care and medication. At Northwell, our pharmacy team members can grow in their career from pharmacy associate to pharmacist through access to professional development resources and programs, including tuition assistance.
Whether you are just starting out in your career as a pharmacy associate or want to take the next step in your pharmacy career, Northwell offers resources designed to support you in your career journey. Team members across our health system have access to professional growth and development programs, including educational opportunities through our Center for Learning and Innovation, career movement pathways, Business Employee Resource Groups and more.
Below, you can learn more about one of the many ways you can grow in your retail pharmacy career, from pharmacy associate to pharmacist. For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or click on the link below to discover a career well cared for at Northwell.
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At Northwell Health, our team members know a career in pharmacy means having the support to grow and make an impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities. Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy provides specialized pharmacy services for our patients, and our Vivo pharmacy team members, like Talha, Tara and Sophia, share what makes their pharmacy career meaningful at Northwell Health.
Talha Akhtar, PharmD, CSP, Supervisor, Mail Order Pharmacy
Talha was always attracted to the values, commitments and educational support Northwell offers. Spending 15 years in the retail pharmacy industry, he had colleagues and peers that worked for Northwell who told him about how wonderful the environment was – so he knew he wanted to see it for himself. After joining Northwell in 2020 as a staff pharmacist with Vivo Health Pharmacy, Talha quickly recognized that this was a place he could grow his Truly Ambitious career.
Talha was promoted to supervising pharmacist at Vivo Mail Order in 2022 and now holds a pharmacist license in 20 states, so he can give approval for the pharmacy to get licensed and ship medications to multiple states. He is currently pursuing an MBA in Strategic Healthcare Management at Hofstra University and is benefitting from Northwell’s tuition assistance program. “There is something different about working here,” he shared. “Leadership truly cares and wants to make a positive impact on the business and on the frontline team.”
Tara Hutter-Irving, Pharmacy Manager
As a pharmacy manager at Vivo Health Pharmacy, Tara oversees the operations and staff at four of our outpatient Vivo Health Pharmacy locations inside our hospitals. In addition to managing resources needed by the pharmacy department teams to operate efficiently, the most important part of Tara’s job is providing leadership to the team and communicating strategies to achieve department goals.
Tara was always interested in a career at Northwell because of its continuity of care across all specialties — coming together with the common goal of providing the best experience for the patients. “Our providers are one team with the same focused goal — patient care,” shares Tara. “I love that pharmacy is an important part of the whole healthcare team at Northwell. From admission to discharge, we all work together to make decisions and provide the best care.”
Tara was especially drawn to Northwell because she knew it would give her the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership. “Northwell makes it possible to continue to learn and grow professionally and personally. There is a lot of support from colleagues and leaders, and I am proud of the team that we’ve built.”
Sophia Brutus, Pharmacy Supervisor
Sophia saw the positive impact Northwell has on people’s health and wanted to be part of a team that provides essential healthcare services.
“Becoming a pharmacist at Northwell has opened doors to more diverse career opportunities in both clinical and administrative roles within the healthcare field. It has allowed me to contribute to patient care and make a meaningful difference in our community.”
As a pharmacy supervisor, the most crucial aspect of Sophia’s role is patient safety, which includes counseling patients on proper medication use and maintaining a well-organized and compliant pharmacy. She enjoys the opportunity of leading a team, playing a pivotal role in patient care and engaging with a larger network, which keeps her constantly learning.
“Northwell has supported my professional development through training, mentorship and access to resources. I always feel supported because Northwell prioritizes employee growth and ensures we have the tools needed to excel in our roles.”
Interested in a career in retail pharmacy at Northwell Health? Explore a career with us today.
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Michael Francesco, senior manager of operations at Vivo Health Pharmacy, had 20 years of experience as a pharmacy technician before joining Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy in 2016. As a pharmacy technician, he performed data entry on newly received prescriptions, assisted with co-payments and requested prescription refills for patients. In 2018, Michael was promoted to lead pharmacy technician for Vivo Health’s Mail Order Pharmacy. There he was responsible for overseeing and training technicians at Vivo Health’s call center while assisting customers.
Michael’s career journey continued to thrive when he became a part of Vivo Health’s leadership team as an associate program manager in 2021., In this role, he focused on creating training materials for his team members, including user guides and manuals, while also assisting with onboarding new employees. One year later, Michael was promoted to manager of operations, responsible for Vivo Pharmacy computer system upgrades. He worked hard to further improve training programs and onboarding documents and worked closely with various Northwell business partners to implement new technologies.
In his current role, as a senior manager of operations at Vivo Health Pharmacy’s, Michael now leads the central services team, which includes pharmacy interns, float pharmacists and central processing team members, supporting every retail location across our health system. He standardizes and optimizes the patient and team member experience, and helps plan, test and implement new upgrades into Vivo Health’s current system. .
Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy is an ambulatory care pharmacy services leader, providing specialized pharmacy services that form full delivery medical care systems across all Northwell Health facilities. As Northwell’s retail pharmacy partner, Vivo Health Pharmacy’s mission is aligned with Northwell’s mission of improving the health of communities by providing the highest quality of care.
In his time at Northwell, Michael has gained more opportunities and grown his career in retail pharmacy more than he ever thought possible. Getting a job with Northwell was a goal of his for many years because he knew Northwell had a reputation for supporting their employees, paying them well and giving them opportunities to grow. “Northwell’s Vivo Health Pharmacy leaders listen to their employees and create an inclusive and dynamic space to work and grow,” says Michael. He believes that Vivo Health is unique to other pharmacy retail companies because here he has been able to advance into positions that are traditionally reserved for pharmacists in other retail companies. “I have been very fortunate at Vivo to have people around me who wanted me to succeed, listened to my ideas and allowed me the freedom to implement them.”
When asked if he could offer any advice to those looking to start a career in pharmacy at Northwell, Michael encourages anyone starting their career to get as much experience as possible, build relationships with a pharmacist and fellow technicians and to never be afraid to ask questions.
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At Northwell Health, working night shifts has several benefits from having the flexibility in your schedule for child care and family to pay differential. As a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Northwell provides many night shift opportunities in nursing, nursing support, respiratory therapists, clinical labs, ACPs and more. Learn more about our top reasons below, and begin your journey to a career well cared for at Northwell Health.
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Working night shifts at Northwell Health comes along with several benefits that can make a positive impact on your overall health and wellbeing. As a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Northwell offers career growth opportunities that are easily attainable to night shift professionals in labs and nursing roles. Check out our top reasons below, and jump start your journey to a career well cared for.
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A career in pharmacy at Northwell Health means having several opportunities to make an impact on the wellbeing of our communities. As a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Northwell offers competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement and educational advancement classes through the Center for Learning and Innovation. We took the liberty of highlighting the various pharmacy specialties for you below to jump start your exploration for a career well cared for.
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