Administrative Director of Pharmacy

About the role

The Administrative Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for the strategic direction, growth and profit and loss for the pharmacy service lines. They lead a multi-disciplinary team and partner with clinical leadership to drive an integrated pharmacy and medical management model.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction and guidance on all pharmacy service line initiatives.
• Led the development and implementation of annual strategic planning processes for the pharmacy service lines operations function.
• Ensures regulatory compliance by leading and developing medication safety and compliance programs.
• Delivers and exceeds profitable growth objectives for the pharmacy service lines, including revenue, expense management, rebates, and total new earnings.
• Oversees the work of the pharmacy staff.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction to management including performance management oversight and employee development.
• Oversees and directs the development, implementation, and administration of pharmacy service line programs in alignment with hospital strategies.
• Develops and maintains cost effective pharmacy service line programs utilizing formulary management to increase medication compliance and ensure appropriate member care.
• Leads the development of new models of pharmacy service lines and medication integration.
• Leads the assessment of current pharmacy service line benefits in collaboration with internal departments; provides expertise to internal departments and external stakeholders on benefit design.
• Anticipates and discusses the impact of large-scale trends, and properly positions or repositions the pharmacy business appropriately.
• Develops and assesses metrics to evaluate program performance.
• Identifies and implements industry best practices to optimize performance.
• Safeguards the integration of the pharmacy service line of business and engagement strategies.
• Develops a consistent approach to supporting the specialty pharmacy, working collaboratively with business partners.
• Analyzes clinical individual and population data, drug program data and drug therapy data.
• Integrates the clinical, administrative, and business policies and procedures of the pharmacy service lines to facilitate patient centered care for members through effective collaboration with internal departments.
• Develops and ensures adherence to goals and deadlines for the pharmacy service lines.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Graduate of accredited College of Pharmacy and with 1 - 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

Required License/Certifications: Licensed by Texas State Board of Pharmacy.