Jobs · Healthcare · Illinois

Director of Pharmacy

UnitedHealth Group · Peoria, IL · 3 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$113k–$193k/yrFull-time

About the Pharmacy

  • Pharmacy hours are weekdays 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • The pharmacy utilizes Epic and Omnicell

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital's clinical, quality, and financial goals
  • Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
  • Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
  • Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
  • Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services

Required Qualifications

  • ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree (PharmD preferred)
  • Current Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing
  • Recent experience in a hospital setting
  • Experience using computer applications including MS Office, pharmacy information systems, and automated dispensing systems
  • Proven ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting
  • 2+ years of pharmacy management experience working in a hospital setting

Schedule

This full-time, exempt position will work at least 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with periodic weekend coverage.

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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