Director of Pharmacy

Ernest Health•Thornton, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, serving the greater Denver, Colorado area, provides specialized inpatient rehabilitative services in a warm and patient focused setting. We offer intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our dedicated team of rehabilitation experts works closely with each patient and their family to create personalized treatment plans – including physical, occupational, and speech therapies – aimed at restoring function and hope. Accredited and stroke rehabilitation certified, Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has earned national recognition for effective, timely care, allowing patients to receive the highest level of rehab close to home. We are seeking a Director of Pharmacy to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. Degree required.
Current, valid, and active license as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of employment required.
Two years’ related experience required.
Knowledge of and adherence to national and state pharmacy regulations and standards of practice.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrates and utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of 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 to personnel, patients/family members, etc. as necessary.
Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Completion of the California Pharmacist-in-Charge: Overview and Responsibilities Training within two years prior to becoming PIC.

Responsibilities

The Director of Pharmacy is the primary individual responsible for the full operation and management of the Pharmacy Department.
While occasional assistance with pharmacist duties may occur, the Director of Pharmacy is expected to spend the large majority of his or her time managing and directing the operations of the Pharmacy Department and supervising the work of personnel in the Pharmacy Department.
In the course of managing and directing the operations of the Pharmacy Department, the Director of Pharmacy is expected to demonstrate compliance with the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles”.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement