Director of Pharmacy

Norton Sound Health Corporation • Nome, AK

5d

About The Position

Manage, coordinate and direct the Pharmacy Department and provide patient and family focused care. Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation and corrective action. Uphold the organization s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• Above average knowledge and understanding of the principles of Pharmacotherapy, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding procurement, distribution, inventory and management of prescription and nonprescription pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of drug utilization and compounding standards and regulations
• Joint Commission requirements for Critical Access hospital pharmacy
• Ability to research clinical drug information and use drug therapy resources effectively
• Motivated to improve and strengthen clinical skills
• Above average interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Ability to train and encourage teamwork among pharmacy staff
• Ability to educate patients appropriately
• Pharm D in Pharmacy
• 5 year(s) working as a Pharmacist, preferably in a hospital setting with administrative experience
• 2 (years) supervisory experience
• Alaska Pharmacist License; CPR, and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform leadership functions including selection, scheduling, training, performance management and discipline.
• Instill passion in assigned staff for NSHC s mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment.
• Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability while overseeing the department's budget.
• Forecast needs, allocate resources and/or take corrective action as necessary.
• Direct pharmacy staff to ensure that the proper medication and dosage is prescribed and that there are no ambiguities in the physician s order and recommend medication changes to physician when necessary.
• Ensure medication is dispensed according to law and current standards of quality patient care as required by the State Board of Pharmacy, joint commission, Federal DEA, and the Board of Health.
• Direct strict cost containment measures in ordering and maintaining pharmaceutical stock, maintain records of controlled drugs received and used in the pharmacy.
• Process and log the incoming pharmaceutical stock orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees