Inpatient Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health•Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes, and directs all pharmacy services. The role ensures that legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained according to best demonstrated practices. The Director maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital, builds relationships with clinical and non-clinical leaders, and ensures pharmacy services meet the goals and standards of Cardinal Health and the client hospital. The position provides managerial leadership, maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy, and ensures the department supports hospital goals and objectives. Health System Pharmacy coordinates pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate-site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers. It provides customized pharmacy program solutions intended to reduce costs and improve patient care quality, and may consult with healthcare teams about prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
Must hold a pharmacist license in good standing in Maine or be able to obtain licensure.
Inpatient or hospital experience required.
Management experience required.
Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly to communicate with customers and healthcare professionals.
Excellent planning, organizing, and leadership skills.
Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.
May require vendor credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Sterile compounding experience preferred.
340B program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the pharmacy budget and financial program, including profit and loss responsibility.
Participate in hospital committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
Conduct individual and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching.
Purchase drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Maintain pharmacy scheduling and manage hiring, termination, and performance of pharmacy staff.
Develop, maintain, and update the pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual to align with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Perform pharmacy-related tasks, including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage department operations and supervise professional employees, front-line supervisors, and/or business support staff.
Participate in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific goals, and ensure employees operate within guidelines.
Resolve operational or project-related issues and gain consensus among involved parties.