Director of Pharmacy

About the role

Develops departmental goals and objectives, oversees clinical services and trials, and participates in systems development, maintenance, and monitoring.

Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure, policies, and staffing to accomplish departmental goals; recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.

Plans and implements a quality improvement program that complies with accreditation statutes. Ensures the security of all controlled medications within the pharmacy and facility. Ensures regulatory compliance related to medication purchasing and oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to various floors, clinics, and other sites.

Prepares, reviews, and presents quarterly statistical and financial reports, developing plans of action to address any problems.

Maintains a sustained record of contribution to the total body of knowledge in pharmacy practice through internal/external presentations, publications, formal review for a peer-reviewed medical or pharmacy journal, and/or professional organization service.

Affords assistance in the development and monitoring of budgets. Interacts regularly with pharmacy, medical, nursing, and administrative staff to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Analyzes cost, utilization, and quality of pharmaceutical programs and contracts to identify opportunities for improvement. Formulates recommendations to address areas of opportunity. Develops, implements, and manages programs to address pharmaceutical cost, utilization, and quality improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Strong organization skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff
• Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of complex, multihospital operations
• Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals
• Ability to teach, precept, and facilitate experiential training
• Expertise in the accreditation requirements of Det Norske Veritas and (DNV) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) quality management systems or Joint Commission Medication Management Standard
• Expertise with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists National Practice Standards
• Expertise using Pyxis automated dispensing technology
• Expertise in pharmaceutical management of value-based contracts and Medication Therapy Management programs

Requirements

Doctorate in Field Of Study in Pharmacy

5+ years of leadership experience

Previous experience as hospital pharmacy director, assistant director or equivalent

Residency Program - PGY1 or equivalent experience

Residency Program - PGY2

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organization skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of complex, multihospital operations
• Ability to work in a matrix-management environment
• Ability to teach, precept, and facilitate experiential training
• Expertise in accreditation requirements
• Expertise with national practice standards
• Expertise with automated dispensing technology
• Expertise in pharmaceutical management

Qualifications

Licensed Pharmacist (RPH)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay

$138,879.28 - $258,301.75