Director of Pharmacy

ScionHealth•Lima, OH

46d

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Directs and coordinates functions and activities of the Pharmacy Department. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards; directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of all pharmaceuticals and related substances, supplies; directs and participates in the department's planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource management activities. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the department of Pharmacy. Participates in all JCAHO and regulatory body surveys. Supports and serve as consultant to all Medical staff and clinical service personnel on pharmaceutical related issues.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required from an accredited college of pharmacy
Current Pharmacist licensure in the state where the hospital is located
BCLS certification
Clinical background in patient care field required

Nice To Haves

PharmD and Master's Degree preferred
Four years experience in Pharmacy Management including Performance Management preferred
Experience in coordinating meetings
Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, CMS and state guidelines

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates functions and activities of the Pharmacy Departments
Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards; directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of all pharmaceuticals and related substances, supplies; directs and participates in the department's planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource management activities
Consults with and advises Administration, Medical staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the department of Pharmacy
Participates in all JCAHO and regulatory body surveys
Supports and serve as consultant to all Medical staff and clinical service personnel on pharmaceutical related issues
Participates in planning and creating the hospital's strategic, operational, service design and other organizational plans and policies to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital
Plans and develops departmental budgets, revenue, capital and operational expenses, sufficient number of staff, and any other plans for allocation of fiscal or other resources according to the scope of services provided
Develops, designs and provides for a written scope of services, departmental policies and procedures that guide and support the provision and integration of services according to mission and vision of the hospital
Directs the coordination and integration of departmental services with other departments and the hospital's primary functions
Communicates the hospital's mission, vision, and plans with staff that guides them in their day-to-day activities Promotes and motivates staff members to implement department and hospital operational, programmatic and other plans
Recommends and determines the sufficient number of staff to provide services and defines qualifications, performance expectations and competence of each person
Provides for orientation, in-service training, continuing education, annual performance and competency reviews of department personnel to ensure staff is competent to provide services
Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to measure and assess the quality of services provided