Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
The Director of Pharmacy leads all aspects of pharmacy operations at a single hospital, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. The role collaborates with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices, with support from CPS software and specialists in operations, clinical practice, and regulatory matters, as well as a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President. The position is based at Kalamazoo Behavioral Health, a 65-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adults and children in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Pharmacy hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pharmacy uses TouchPoint (MedDispense) and Wellsky. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The annual salary range is $112,700 to $193,200, based on full-time employment and factors including labor market, education, work experience, and certifications.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree.
- Current Michigan Pharmacist license in good standing.
- Current Michigan Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD.
- At least 1 year of pharmacy management experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with clinical, quality, and financial goals.
- Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use by overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management.
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP, and state and federal laws.
- Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders to support system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives.
- Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth by leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. There is also a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
