Overview
The Pharmacy Director plays a crucial role in overseeing and directing the pharmacy operations within the organization. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with all pharmacy regulations, providing strategic leadership, and managing the pharmacy budget. The Pharmacy Director also collaborates with various departments to enhance patient care and customer satisfaction through optimal pharmaceutical services.
20,000 Sign on Bonus, Relocation Assistance Provided
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement pharmacy policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations
- Oversee medication dispensing and distribution processes
- Manage the pharmacy budget and expenditures
- Provide strategic direction for pharmacy services
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes
- Lead and mentor pharmacy staff
- Implement quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in formulary management and medication safety
- Evaluate and select pharmacy technology and automation systems
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff
- Monitor and analyze pharmacy performance metrics
- Develop and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical wholesalers
- Participate in the development of organizational pharmacy strategic plans
- Conduct regular assessments and audits of pharmacy operations
Additional Information
Designation: Level 3 Trauma – Level 2 Nursery – Level 2 Stroke Center
Number of Licensed Beds: 143
Ranges: Pediatric to Adult
Support Structure
- # of direct reports - 19
- Direct reports titles - Pharmacist, Oncology Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Technicians
Shift / Weekend Rotation: M-F, exempt position, weekends off
Department Volumes: 60-80k doses/month
Department Goals & Objectives
- Short Term Vision: continue to improve on communication to provide a transparent working environment where people feel appreciated and empowered to do the best work possible
- Long Term Vision: direct a pharmacy comprised of high-performing individuals who are empowered to provide the best pharmaceutical care possible for the patient’s our hospital serves
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Active and unrestricted pharmacy license
- Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy management experience
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations and accreditation standards
- Demonstrated experience in budget management
- Proven track record of strategic planning and implementation
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in pharmacy technology and automation systems
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives in a pharmacy setting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of formulary management and medication safety best practices
- Effective relationship-building and networking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Commitment to maintaining professional development and continuing education
Benefits May Include
- Multiple medical plans to choose from which includes PPO to include HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term, Long-term, PTO, 401K, (discount program), Purchasing power, Voluntary Benefit (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance
- UNLIMITED PTO!
- “Red Carpet” Relocation package
- Quantum Health
- Multi-facetted wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine program
- Education Assistance
- Career Development
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Scholarship Of Hope
- Tuition Advancement Payback Plan
Skills: team management,leadership,pharmacy regulations,formulary management,technology,relationship management,pharmacy technology,budget management,skills,healthcare collaboration,pharmacy operations,automation,management,strategic planning,performance evaluation,regulations,quality improvement,healthcare,operations,formulary
