Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
As a full time, exempt Director of Pharmacy, you will oversee all pharmacy operations including planning, organizing, controlling, and supervising activities, according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs with assistance from a full support team. Location: AlpineVista Behavioral Healthcare is a new 104-bed hospital offering comprehensive psychiatric care for adults and adolescents in the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. Schedule: This full-time, exempt position will work at least 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, and on-call weekends and holidays. About the Pharmacy: Pharmacy hours are weekdays 8:00am-4:00pm. The Director of Pharmacy provides on-call for on-site emergencies after hours. The pharmacy utilizes CPS Telepharmacy for after-hours order verification and Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets.
Requirements
- BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Current Colorado Pharmacist license in good standing
- Experience using computer applications including MS Office, pharmacy information systems, and automated dispensing systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
- Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an inpatient hospital environment
- Demonstrated teaching, relevant professional publications, and involvement with professional organizations
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital’s clinical, quality, and financial goals
- Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
- Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
- Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
- Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
- Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
