Director of Pharmacy

Ernest Health • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead and manage its Pharmacy Department in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation care for patients recovering from disabling medical events, including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses. Its rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and serves the Coastal Bend region as part of Ernest Health.

The Director of Pharmacy is primarily responsible for the full operation and management of the Pharmacy Department and supervision of its personnel. Although the role may occasionally include pharmacist duties, the Director is expected to spend most of their time managing and directing department operations. The Director is expected to demonstrate compliance with the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles.

The hospital offers medical, dental, vision, retirement, insurance, wellness, and professional growth benefits, along with employee recognition and feedback programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.
• Current, valid, and active Registered Pharmacist license in the state of employment.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Ability to interpret department policies and procedures for personnel, patients, and family members as necessary.
• Ability to use concepts of age and developmental stages when interacting with patients and families.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the full operation of the Pharmacy Department.
• Supervise the work of personnel in the Pharmacy Department.
• Occasionally assist with pharmacist duties as needed.
• Demonstrate compliance with the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles.
• Delegate, organize, and educate coworkers and staff using appropriate leadership skills.
• Interpret department policies and procedures for personnel, patients, and family members as necessary.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Use concepts of age and developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date
• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
• Recognition, wellness, and retention programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director