Director of Pharmacy - Onsite
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 works with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices and is supported by CPS software and a dedicated team of operations, clinical, and regulatory experts, as well as a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President. The position is based at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, a 330-bed behavioral health hospital in San Antonio, Texas, serving children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, veterans, and first responders through inpatient, outpatient, and specialty behavioral health programs. CPS Solutions-Optum manages the hospital pharmacy’s day-to-day operations, and the Director is an employee of CPS Solutions-Optum. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
- Active Texas pharmacist license in good standing.
- Management or supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy management experience.
- Management experience in a healthcare or hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services at 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 leaders 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 patient care, quality, and safety initiatives.
- Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth using data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
