Director of Pharmacy
Lifepoint Health® · Lynchburg, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$140k–$165k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position will oversee all pharmacy functions for Centra Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed facility opening in summer of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management.
- Develops goals, objectives, policies and procedures for departmental operation.
- Works to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Keeps leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems.
- Drives installation and implementation of new services, procedures and pharmacy automation products.
- Fosters teamwork throughout the organization.
- Develops and executes Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations.
- Demonstrates skills in measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance.
- Encourages professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education.
- Manages the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching and mentoring.
- Reviews and approves Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff.
- Mets regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree. Pharm.D. preferred.
- MBA/MS or equivalent education/experience preferred.
- Licence: Current State Certification/Licensure as required by state.
- Minimum three years' experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
- Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree. Pharm.D. preferred.
- MBA/MS or equivalent education/experience preferred.
- Licence: Current State Certification/Licensure as required by state.
- Minimum three years' experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
- Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred.
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Skills
- Administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management.
- Developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures for departmental operation.
- Improving services provided and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Keeping leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems.
- Driving installation and implementation of new services, procedures and pharmacy automation products.
- Fostering teamwork throughout the organization.
- Developing and executing Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations.
- Measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance.
- Encouraging professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education.
- Managing the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching and mentoring.
- Reviewing and approving Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff.
- Meting regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay
Salary range: $140,000-$165,000 annually.
Schedule
Full Time, Days
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!