Hospital Pharmacy Director

About the role

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. The Hospital Pharmacy Director oversees the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy department, ensuring compliance with state laws and hospital needs while coordinating with medical staff, nursing, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, schedule, direct, and control day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department, delegating tasks as needed.
• Ensure adequate coverage of pharmaceutical services, including emergency situations, in compliance with state laws and hospital requirements.
• Coordinate department activities with other departments and management staff to establish quality controls.
• Establish and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures for order entry, drug procurement, inventory, security, auditing, and reconciliation of dispenses versus administrations.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, and oversee staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, including orientation, development, and performance reviews.
• Oversee staff performance, addressing issues such as attendance, appearance, and conduct.
• Collaborate with the Pharmacy General Manager and Regional Pharmacy Manager on drug purchasing and cost-saving initiatives.
• Communicate with pharmaceutical representatives and manage the purchase and storage of drugs and supplies.
• Maintain strict control over controlled substances, including record-keeping and distribution accountability.
• Review patient drug orders to prevent medication errors and monitor drug therapy, consulting with physicians and nursing staff on treatment regimens.
• Manage procurement, inventory control, distribution, and storage of all medications, including removal of expiring drugs.
• Ensure quality pharmaceutical services and collaborate with medical staff, nursing, and other departments.
• Report and address inefficiencies or policy violations, suggesting action plans to administrative staff.
• Stay current with professional knowledge through memberships, programs, meetings, and literature.
• Serve on relevant Oceans Healthcare Pharmacy Group committees and assume Pharmacist-in-Charge responsibilities as required.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports to required departments.
• Lead medication education for nursing, practitioner, and pharmacy staff, including staff scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• Three to five years of hospital pharmacy experience, including supervisory experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice; eligible for licensure in other states.

Skills

• Trained in specialized functions of hospital pharmacy.
• Proficient with pharmacy computer programs and ability to learn new systems efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership, administrative, and managerial skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and issues concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Familiarity with a variety of pharmacy concepts, practices, and procedures.

Work Environment

• Subject to frequent interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• High-paced and potentially stressful environment; requires strong coping abilities.
• Spends 90% or more of time indoors, with protection from weather but not necessarily temperature changes.