ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INPATIENT PHARMACY

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking an Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy to assist the Director with planning, designing, operating, and improving the medication management system for acute care pharmacies. The role ensures delegated responsibilities are completed through personal action, appropriate delegation, and collaboration with other leaders, while maintaining patient-care quality standards for patients of all age groups.

The Assistant Director directs pharmaceutical purchasing and inventory maintenance and participates in departmental planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resources activities. The position supports the Director in pharmacy licensure obligations and regulatory compliance, oversees pharmacy operations and fiscal responsibilities, and works with clinical partners to support safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical services throughout the hospital system.

Mountain View Hospital describes its work environment as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive. The hospital and its affiliate clinics serve the Snake River Valley and provide a range of medical services.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist certification or licensure in the State of Idaho.
• At least 1 year of experience in a pharmacy leadership role; healthcare-setting experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to lead and motivate pharmacy professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with healthcare providers, patients, and administrative staff.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with planning, designing, operating, and improving the medication management system for acute care pharmacies.
• Fulfill responsibilities delegated by the Director through personal actions, delegation to competent staff, and collaboration with other leaders.
• Support the Director in legal responsibilities and obligations related to pharmacy licensure with the Drug Enforcement Administration and Idaho Board of Pharmacy.
• Work cooperatively to plan, organize, and direct pharmacy operations in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Plan, design, and implement pharmacy processes for efficient and effective management of drug utilization, including prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring medications.
• Prepare the department budget for personnel, operating expenses, and capital equipment, and manage the department’s fiscal operation.
• Monitor and control purchasing and inventory management; provide timely reporting and variance explanations as required.
• Establish a safe, efficient, organized, and orderly work environment.
• Communicate the hospital’s mission, ethics, and goals, and the department’s focus statement.
• Direct and participate in developing or revising, implementing, and communicating department policies, guidelines, and standards in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations.
• Supervise and perform human resources functions, including performance evaluations, education, and competencies, to attract, develop, and retain staff.
• Establish staffing mix, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives to meet patients’ pharmaceutical needs throughout the system.
• Coordinate resources to integrate pharmacy practice within the hospital system and provide a high level of patient services.
• Plan, organize, and direct efforts to monitor staff performance quality and pharmacy program effectiveness.
• Work with nursing, medical staff, and other clinical department managers to address pharmacy department issues related to patient services.
• Ensure compliance with patient-care quality standards for patients of all age groups.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree