Director of Pharmacy

HCA Healthcare•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes, controls, and supervises hospital pharmacy activities in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and state and federal laws. The director recommends improvements to pharmacy practice and operations to Administration and carries out mutually agreed-upon programs. The role leads department operations, personnel, quality and safety compliance, planning, and program development. It also provides professional guidance on medication and therapeutic information, supports staff pharmacists as needed, and works collaboratively with hospital leadership, clinical staff, patients, suppliers, and other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
Knowledge and proficiency in the legal responsibilities of pharmacists to the facility and in state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services.
Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, and the use and application of new medications and technology.

Nice To Haves

Five years of hospital leadership experience or completion of a PGY2 leadership residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish quality improvement, fiscal, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals in conjunction with upper management.
Oversee drug information services and provide education and consultation to hospital personnel, patients, and medical staff.
Assist staff pharmacists with routine duties as necessary.
Direct pharmacy personnel and provide professional and technical guidance.
Use professional judgment when providing therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
Communicate the hospital’s mission and philosophy to department employees and integrate them into departmental operations.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of new programs and consult in areas of expertise.
Anticipate customer and supplier needs to support effective departmental operations.
Promote teamwork among staff, peers, physicians, and other groups, including multidisciplinary teamwork.
Set department plans, goals, and objectives consistent with the hospital and Pharmacy Shared Services.
Organize and direct department activities, delegate functions appropriately, and maintain controls for effective operations.
Evaluate the quality of services and products provided to department customers.
Monitor and assist with collection, documentation, and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data.
Ensure compliance with JCAHO requirements, Drug Enforcement Administration rules, State Board of Pharmacy requirements, hospital policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Ensure compliance with safety, security, infection control, fire safety, and disaster planning practices.
Develop and implement department-specific policies and procedures.
Establish employee performance standards, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Oversee recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion, evaluation, retention, and termination of department employees.
Determine employee competence and assess departmental education needs; provide appropriate learning experiences and training.
Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and projects, and provide leadership as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling
Identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Financial wellbeing counseling and retirement resources