Assistant Director Inpatient Pharmacy

WVU Medicine•Wheeling, IL

About The Position

Develops, coordinates, and leads distributive and clinical services provided by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, including supervision of personnel and educational programs offered by the department. The role directs staff and pharmacy operations within assigned teams, supports safe and effective drug distribution and pharmaceutical care, and helps develop and implement clinical and operational services that meet or exceed national standards. The position also contributes to budgeting, performance improvement, quality of service, patient safety, staff training, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Must possess a current license as required by the state board where services are provided, or be license eligible; licensure must be completed within 100 days of hire.
For West Virginia, must obtain a pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.
While awaiting licensure, may not practice pharmacy under West Virginia law, function as a Pharmacist-in-Charge, or perform functions of a practicing pharmacist; may not enter the licensed pharmacy area without direct and guided supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Must have experience in at least one of the following: completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency and two years of administrative experience; completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency and three years of administrative experience; or five years of health-system pharmacy administrative experience.
Time management skills.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
Dexterity to finger, handle, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health.
Board certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement orientation, training, and education processes to assess, maintain, improve, and demonstrate staff competence.
Develop systems and provide feedback to the Director to monitor the safety and effectiveness of drug distribution in assigned areas.
Develop and, with approval, implement programs, systems, and services for drug distribution and clinical services that meet or exceed national standards.
Formulate and refine systems used to provide pharmaceutical care to patients.
Direct staff activities, monitor performance, clarify expectations, and promote cooperation.
Interview, hire, and manage the performance of direct-report employees.
Ensure hospital and department policies and procedures are followed.
Study trends and developments in pharmacy practice; develop policies, procedures, and operational manuals; and introduce products and procedures to staff.
Ensure development of policies, procedures, orientation materials, and training materials supporting clinical and operational services.
Identify and seek approval for new products, technology, and procedures, and implement approved improvements to clinical and distribution operations.
Work with the Director to determine product standards and ensure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.
Assist with preparation of the annual Department of Pharmacy budget, monitor financial indicators, and help develop and implement cost-control and operational improvement plans.
Assist the Director with preparation of annual labor, non-labor, and capital budgets as requested.
Ensure pharmacy services are delivered within budgeted resources.
Develop and, with approval, implement systems promoting safe and effective use of pharmacy resources.
Assist the administrative team in developing and maintaining performance improvement indicators and programs to improve service quality and patient safety.
Develop, implement, and respond to performance improvement indicators that assess pharmaceutical services and promote quality improvement.
Ensure timely submission of data and reports for performance improvement activities.
Establish systems that encourage effective communication and working relationships among pharmacy employees and other healthcare professionals.
Take a proactive and innovative approach to identifying and resolving problems.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education.
Maintain involvement in local, state, and national professional societies.
Precept pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.