Director of Pharmacy

Piedmont Healthcare • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy at Piedmont Healthcare is responsible for overseeing all financial, operational, professional, and clinical activities of the pharmacy department. This role leads the medication management function, ensuring effective collaboration between clinical staff and medical staff for safe and efficient patient care. The director is accountable for drug storage, procurement, and preparation, while also ensuring compliance with legal and accreditation standards. The position emphasizes the development of patient-oriented pharmacy services and participation in quality assurance and improvement programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Pharmacy.
• Master's Degree or Residency preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy work experience which includes at least five (5) years at a supervisory level is required.
• Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and monitors all financial, operational, professional and clinical activities of the Pharmacy.
• Leads the medication management function.
• Ensures that all clinical staff across the hospital aligns optimally with medical staff for effective, safe and efficient medication management of patients.
• Responsible for all drug storage, procurement, and preparation in the hospital.
• Ensures that the pharmacy provides optimal services, meets all legal, accreditation and certification requirements, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the hospital.
• Develops and directs a patient-oriented pharmacy service which ensures safe, effective and rational use of drugs.
• Develops, directs and/or participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs within the pharmacy department and institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree