Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health•Knoxville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy serves as a key partner within the interdisciplinary leadership team, providing direction and oversight for pharmacy operations while mentoring and leading a dedicated pharmacy staff. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, supporting Joint Commission readiness, advancing clinical pharmacy initiatives, overseeing sterile compounding practices, and promoting antimicrobial stewardship. Pharmacy services operate primarily Monday through Friday with structured daytime hours, supporting strong work-life balance. After-hours coverage is supported through a collaborative model, and pharmacy staff share responsibility for on-call and holiday coverage to ensure seamless patient care. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a well-respected healthcare organization while enjoying everything the Knoxville area has to offer, including a vibrant community, scenic outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Tennessee or able to obtain licensure.
3+ years of pharmacy leadership experience within an inpatient environment.
Inpatient/hospital experience required.
Management experience required.
Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.
Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.
Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification(s) preferred.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency and/or fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.
Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.
Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.
Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.