Director of Pharmacy

Aspen Infusion•Chandler, AZ

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for leading and directing all pharmacy activities of Aspen Infusion so that the objectives of the company are consistently and successfully achieved. The Director of Pharmacy sets strategies for future business growth, directs the management team of the company, and ensures the financial stability of the company.

Requirements

Pharmacy Degree and State Licensure.
Ability to organize and plan the activities of subordinates, and to delegate appropriately.
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Nice To Haves

Accounting Software
Contract Management Systems
Development Software
Human Resource Systems
Inventory Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Payroll Systems
Project Management Software

Responsibilities

Establish goals for the pharmacy in conjunction with the President.
Monitor progress towards these goals on a consistent basis, and report results to the President.
Develop and implement plans for the company growth initiatives.
Advise the President in the finances and budget of the company, and the activities of the sales and marketing department.
Oversee the pharmacy services of the company, including monitoring internal company processes and operations.
Guiding clinical operational aspects of the program and oversight of the clinical decision-making aspects of the program.
Recruit, hire and direct pharmacy staff to ensure that they carry out the goals of the company.
Hold clinicians accountable to the organization for decisions affecting consumers.
Conduct meetings with members of the pharmacy staff at regular intervals.
Arrange for performance evaluation of each member of pharmacy annually; establish annual performance goals, and monitor progress toward these goals on a consistent basis.
Maintain ongoing liaison with all pharmacy staff members in order to obtain their cooperation toward the achievement of the goals of the company.
Consult with practitioners in the field as needed to improve organization processes and patient outcomes.
Ensure ongoing company compliance with all laws and regulations; ensure that the company meets or exceeds accreditation standards; and implement ‘’best practices’’ in department activities.
Delegate authority as necessary to ensure that all responsibilities of this position and pharmacy operations are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform pharmacist duties as needed (see Pharmacist job description).
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
Initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.
Participate in the company’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
Participate in company committees when requested.
Participate in in-service education programs provided by the company.
Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and license requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy in the absence of the President.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Directly supervises employees within the Pharmacy department, to include Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.