Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
CPS Solutions, LLC, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Director of Pharmacy to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services at Fremont Hospital. The Director aligns pharmacy operations with the hospital’s clinical, quality, and financial goals and ensures safe, effective, evidence-based medication use. Fremont Hospital is a private, modern 148-bed behavioral healthcare facility serving adolescents ages 12–17 and adults. It provides treatment for psychiatric conditions, chemical dependency, and co-occurring diagnoses through inpatient care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. CPS Solutions, LLC manages the day-to-day operations of the hospital pharmacy, and this position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC. The pharmacy is supported by Omnicell automation. Its hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, 7:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. The role offers an annual salary range of $112,700 to $193,200 based on full-time employment. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
Requirements
- B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Current California pharmacist license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using computer applications, including pharmacy information systems, pharmacy software, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services.
- Proficiency in the use and application of new medications and technology.
- Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics.
- Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in interdisciplinary teams and committees.
- Proven leadership, administration, human resources, and managerial skills.
- Business acumen, including profit-and-loss understanding, contract negotiations, and GPO function.
- Proven problem-solving and analytical thinking ability.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within 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 leadership 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 in support of 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
