Pharmacy Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate staffing levels to ensure effective operations within budget guidelines.
• Develops supervisory staff and provides ongoing training and professional development.
• Manages pharmacy staffing, including hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Monitors and approves payroll.
• Ensures appropriate licensed staff coverage in compliance with Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Ensures all prescriptions are entered, filled, and dispensed accurately and in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Evaluates and implements technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Directs workflow, identifies areas for improvement, and implements process enhancements.
• PARTNERS WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM TO RESOLVE SERVICE ISSUES PROMPTLY.
• Collaborates with Billing to ensure prior authorizations and rejections are managed effectively to minimize uncollected revenue; develops processes and training as needed.
• OVERSEES PURCHASING OF MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES; MANAGES INVENTORY WITHIN BUDGET.
• FUNCTIONS AS A PHARMACIST WHEN NEEDED, AS APPLICABLE.
• SERVES AS AN OPERATIONAL LIASON TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM, RESOLVING COMPETING PRIORITIES.
• PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM, INCLUDING CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES.
• ENSURES ADHERENCE TO INFECTION CONTROL PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT PATIENTS AND STAFF.
• FUNCTIONS AS AN OPERATIONAL LIASON TO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM, RESOLVING COMPETING PRIORITIES.
• PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM, INCLUDING CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES.
• ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.
• PERFORMS ALL DUTIES WITH A POSITIVE, TEAM-ORIENTED APPROACH.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications in good standing.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a pharmacy environment required; healthcare, senior living, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a high-volume pharmacy and multi-dose packaging systems preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active Pharmacist license in North Carolina required.