Director Pharmacy

About the Role

Responsible for the management and administrative coordination of assigned hospital departments. Participates as a member of the Medical Center’s management team in planning, policy formation, and decision making related to daily operations. Works collaboratively with all members of the management team and Medical Staff towards achievement of the Medical Center’s goals and objectives.

Provides on-going leadership in the areas of financial accountability, personal development, and quality care/service for assigned areas and functions. This position requires providing managerial/administrative supervision to departments which provide care/service to a critically ill through rehabilitating neonatal through geriatric patient population.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates services for department regarding operations, practices, short and long-term goals, and budgets.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of staff in the department, including operational and staffing matters, problem-solving, training, supplies and equipment requisition, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching/disciplinary actions, and hiring/retention of staff.
• Manages quality and effectiveness of work/care given by staff.
• Advises the COO/CNO of administrative issues of the department.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes efficient managerial skills and critical thinking to optimize expense control.
• Ensures development of subordinates and succession planning.
• Recognizes consequences of decisions on the budget.
• Responsible for positive staff morale, managing staff absenteeism, and maintaining low turnover.
• Ensures qualified new hires and appropriate vacancy levels.
• Prioritizes projects and uses time management to maximize efficiencies.
• Utilizes management process: gather data, identify issues (goals), identify remedies (objectives), implement, and monitor to ensure expected results are achieved.
• Ensures standards are established and communicated to staff to ensure department effectiveness.
• Clearly identifies the customer(s) served and establishes customer service initiatives to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Possesses the technical knowledge to appropriately develop spreadsheets, reports, and budgeting, and demonstrates good project management skills.
• Possesses general knowledge of wage and hour regulations, record-keeping, OSHA, workers’ comp, Department of Labor, EEOC, leave of absence laws, and complies with company policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to effectively handle administrative proceedings.
• Actively engages in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates to ensure strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational processes and procedures and ensures adherence by subordinates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program preferred.
• At least three years of hospital pharmacy management experience required.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience in budget preparation/operation.

Qualifications

• Current CA Registered Pharmacist License.