Director of Pharmacy – Hospital Pharmacy Operations | Full-Time | Days

The Staff Pad • Russellville, AL

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About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy oversees medication storage, preparation, and distribution across the healthcare organization. Reporting to the Inpatient Service Line Director, this role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmacy services while maintaining compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, and certification requirements, as well as organizational policies and procedures. The position is full-time and scheduled for days.

The Director leads pharmacy operations and personnel, supports medication safety and appropriate use, manages resources and budgets, and develops pharmacy strategic plans and quality improvement initiatives. The role also participates in organizational committees, maintains professional licensure and competency, and supports patient safety and service quality.

Requirements

• Current Alabama Board of Pharmacy license.
• 3–5 years of management experience required.
• Strong leadership, workforce management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage stress, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing workloads.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical care across diverse patient populations and specialties.
• Ability to analyze complex scientific information and respond effectively to physician and patient medication inquiries.
• Sound professional judgment and commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and fulfillment of scheduled and on-call responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• 8–10 years of health system pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce policies promoting safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
• Develop and maintain a medical staff-approved formulary.
• Oversee medication storage, preparation, dispensing, and distribution throughout the facility.
• Maintain adequate medication supplies and establish procurement specifications for medications, chemicals, and biologicals.
• Ensure proper accountability, control, and documentation of medications, including controlled substances.
• Provide medication-related education to healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
• Supervise pharmacy personnel, including recruitment, scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop job descriptions, performance standards, and staffing plans.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, monitor expenditures, review financial reports, and justify budget variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of patient charges, financial reports, payroll records, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and implement pharmacy strategic plans and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in organizational committees, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Maintain current pharmacist licensure and professional competency through continuing education.
• Report healthcare errors and implement patient safety improvements.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and fulfillment of scheduled and on-call responsibilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and courteous service.
• Follow organizational policies and applicable safety, security, risk management, fire, and infection control requirements.
• Complete assignments within established timeframes and promote patient satisfaction, cost efficiency, and quality improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, where eligible.
• Retirement plans.
• PTO and leave of absence.
• Maternity and disability leave.
• Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed