Director of Pharmacy - Full Time at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio

Hocking Valley Community Hospital•Logan, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Hocking Valley Community Hospital (HVCH) in Logan, Ohio, as our Pharmacy Director! This position is employed through CPS/Optum but located at HVCH. Responsible for the overall operation of the pharmacy department. The position requires extensive contact with the administrator, medical staff, nursing service, hospital staff, and nonhospital personnel (vendors, auditors). You'll thrive in a high-performance culture where creativity and professionalism flourish. You will have benefits such as 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference in the hospital setting while being part of a forward-thinking team! To apply email your CV to [email protected] Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside a team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Hocking Valley Community Hospital: HVCH is a 25-bed critical access hospital (CAH) with a full-service Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Surgical Services, as well as many Outpatient Clinics and Services, and a Rural Health Clinic providing Family and Pediatric care services. We have over 350 employees who serve the residents and visitors of beautiful Logan and Hocking Hills, Ohio. We are affiliated with OSU Wexner Medical Center and part of the Ohio State Health Network. Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 8am to 4:30pm. In this role, you will get to embrace our core values while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction daily. Get ready to thrive in a fun, energetic environment where your pharmacy leadership truly makes a difference!

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD Degree.
At least five years of experience in a hospital setting with management and supervisory responsibility preferred.
Minimum five years of post-graduate staff experience
Must be organized and able to develop a planning approach of program implementation.
Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, and a high standard of ethics.
Excellent written and oral communication.
State of Ohio Pharmacist license

Responsibilities

Manage and directs the activities of the Department of Pharmacy, i ncluding, but not limited to physical appearanc e of the Pharmacy Department, ac curacy of dispensing systems, schedule II drug control, accuracy of billing systems, quality of drug m anufacturing and compounding, nursing in-services , clinical programs, and Inventory Management Program .
Oversees and assists with unit-dose preparation.
Handles and orders narcotics for the hospital.
Maintains an adequate drug supply.
Coordinates the pharmacy function with the nursing service and the medical staff.
Inspects nursing units once a month for outdated medication.
Serves on the pharmacy and therapeutic committees.
Ensures that the pharmacy department has 24-hour coverage by a pharmacist.
Consult with and make recommendations to hospital Administration regarding Pharmacy issues ( e.g. new program proposals, ongoing management issues) to ensure optimal patient care and institutional viability.
May evaluate drug orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function, disease state, and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes.
May process physicians' orders including, but not limited to, order entry into dispensing computer system, appropriate production selection, compounding, labeling, and repackaging with completion of appropriate records ; delegating product preparation activities to pharmacy technicians when appropriate , within legal limits and hospital policies and procedures.
Consult with and provide information and guidance to various Medical, Nursing, and other Health Care professionals concerning drugs and their appropriate use to promote safe and effective drug therapy.
Ensure that drugs are available to patients at the time they are needed to avoid delays in therapy and promote positive patient outcomes.