Director, Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The Pharmacy Director oversees the operation of Pharmacy Services and the Pharmacy Ambulatory Infusion Service. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, day-to-day operations, pharmaceutical care, clinical and distributive services, financial management, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Determine the objectives of the department; plan, organize and direct general pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures and processes that promote safe, efficient and cost-effective medication use and that comply with regulatory standards as well as Board of Pharmacy, federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Communicate, interpret and discuss with staff hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish rapport with physicians and other providers. Engage physicians and other providers in decisions for improving efficiency and quality of service/care.
• Incorporate lean methodology/tools to improve operations in Pharmacy.
• Ensure strict control and accountability for all medications stored in the hospital and dispensed or administered to patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff.
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards for department staff.
• Provide for orientation, training, and continuing education of staff.
• Complete the administrative details of the position including the signing of documents, preparation of reports, completion of performance appraisals, and other employee-related actions in a prompt manner.
• Ensure quality outcomes through performance-improvement activities which support the department and the hospital annual goals.
• Directs all aspects of monthly financial data; analysis of end-of-month drug utilization data and purchasing information for appropriateness.
• Develop and monitor department budget(s) on a daily basis with working knowledge of all expenditures.
• Oversee pharmacy billing to include charge capture.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, meetings and functions as required.
• Cover all operations within the scope of the position in an ethical and responsible manner.
• Enhance personal professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings and workshops.
• Maintain knowledge pertaining to scope of practice to ensure safe patient care that is within laws and regulations.
• Accepts extra duties upon request and completes in a timely and high quality manner.

Requirements

• Specialized/technical training: Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy and licensure as a registered pharmacist in the State of California.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program and an advanced degree program (Pharm.D., M.S., M.B.A., or Ph.D.).
• 5-7 years progressive pharmacy management experience in Home Infusion service line.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people and time effectively.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Leading/guidance skills.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Strong working knowledge of home infusion pharmacy (including third party plans), all state and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, standard pharmacy financial and business principles, and business development.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA), Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association, Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $191,360.00 - $315,744.00.