Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services is responsible for the oversight, operational integrity, regulatory/legal compliance and financial performance for all Ambulatory/Outpatient pharmacy programs including Community, Specialty, and Ambulatory Practice sites. This candidate will provide direction in Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy to include business development, operations management, clinical services, and pharmacy procurement/inventory management. The Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services in concert with the Senior Director, Pharmacy Services, develops the strategy for new Ambulatory Pharmacy program development and implementation across the system.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Pharmacy or PharmD is required.
• Residency, Masters or equivalent education/experience is required.
• 3-5 years of appropriate acute care pharmacy experience is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience with relevant experience is required.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in Virginia or licensure eligibility is required.
• Strong understanding of accreditation standards as they relate to medication safety management.
• Thorough working knowledge of pharmacy operations, processes and policies appropriate to hospital setting.
• Understands performance improvement mechanisms and data collection.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of ASHP accredited residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures highly reliable, safe pharmacy operations at all Valley Health outpatient pharmacies, including the safe and effective implementation and utilization of technology and automation as appropriate.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures across the outpatient pharmacy system to ensure compliance with State and Federal Regulations, accreditation standards and third-party payer requirements for the purpose of minimizing risk and exposure. This includes accreditation and licensing requirements and formal professional standards pertaining to drug distribution, utilization and control.
• Reviews and manages all safety concerns identified relative to outpatient pharmacy services using a just culture approach.
• Develops and implements pharmacy services that are patient- and family-centered consistent with VH values.
• Promotes and rewards a culture of high quality and courteous care that is aimed at maximizing the patient’s experience.
• Identifies the needs within the VH system for expansion and improvement of outpatient pharmacy services.
• Coordinates the development and directs the implementation of new programs and services.
• Identifies opportunities and prepares business plans to further enhance pharmacy services by expansion of the 340B program.
• Works collaboratively with the Senior Director, Pharmacy and 340B team.
• Actively participates in the strategic planning process for the Department of Pharmacy representing Ambulatory Pharmacy program development opportunities.
• Takes ownership for strategic directions and objectives assigned for the growth and development of all Ambulatory Pharmacy Services systemwide.
• Oversight responsibility for recruitment and retention of staff for outpatient pharmacy programs, including interview, hiring, training and supervision processes.
• Assures the provision of timely and fair feedback and evaluation for employees.
• Oversight and management responsibilities relating to budget performance for all Ambulatory Pharmacy operations.
• Contributes to the creation of the annual operating budget for all Ambulatory Pharmacy operations including business improvement and cost reduction targets.
• Works collaboratively with Senior Director, Pharmacy and the 340B team to evaluate and optimize growth and 340B opportunities.
• Develop plans related to the upgrade and maintenance of facilities, equipment, automation and other components of the infrastructure necessary to support outpatient pharmacy operations.
• Develops and implements new programs throughout the system to expand pharmacy services in primary care and specialty areas.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director