Director of Pharmacy

PharmD on Demand•DeFuniak Springs, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharmD on Demand is seeking an experienced, full-time Director of Pharmacy at North Walton Doctors Hospital in Defuniak Springs, Florida. The position provides leadership for the hospital pharmacy, overseeing regulatory compliance, medication services, onsite staff, pharmacy operations, clinical support, and process improvement. The Director works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Management team and Hospital Administration and collaborates with remote pharmacists. The role is scheduled for 30 hours per week and includes on-call responsibilities. The pharmacy is closed on weekends, though the Director may be called in for emergencies. PharmD on Demand describes its culture as team-focused and servant-oriented, with opportunities for personal development and professional advancement. The company partners with Aletheia Health Partners to support rural healthcare through pharmacy services and strategic advisory support. The position offers a competitive salary, potentially adjusted based on experience and qualifications, as well as advancement, employee recognition, and team collaboration.

Requirements

Current pharmacist licensure in Florida.
Strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and strategic vision for improving patient care and operational efficiency.
Previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
Ability to maintain customer confidentiality and comply with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Ability to exercise judgment, interact with different types of people, remain professional in all situations, and use time effectively.
Willingness to make process changes to improve efficiency and provide clinical support for patients.
Availability for a 30-hour workweek and on-call responsibilities; may be called in for weekend emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements for the evaluation, selection, procurement, and distribution of drugs, including counseling and professional consultation.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and hospital and PharmD on Demand policies.
Interpret physician medication orders.
Compound and dispense prescribed medications, pharmaceuticals, and related products for patient care.
Supervise all onsite pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and technicians.
Represent the hospital and PharmD on Demand professionally, maintain customer confidentiality, follow ethical business policies, exercise judgment, interact effectively with different people, and use time effectively.
Use pharmaceutical equipment, including automated dispensing machines, Laminar Flow Hoods, and compounding equipment.
Oversee restocking, maintenance management, contract renewals, and related matters for automated dispensing machines.
Meet Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee requirements as indicated by policy.
Meet Medical Executive committee policy requirements and hospital expectations.
Maintain applicable accreditations and licenses.
Lead quality improvement initiatives as requested by the hospital and required by policy.
Identify process improvements and make changes to improve efficiency and provide clinical support for patients.
Handle all order entry during operating hours and conduct clinical patient reviews.
Maintain the Chargemaster.
Manage the formulary on an ongoing basis and in the EHR system.
Oversee pharmacy-related clinical informatics.
Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Work cooperatively with remote pharmacists and respond to requests in a timely manner.