Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for leading, organizing and supervising all aspects of pharmacy operations to ensure compliance and safe medication use processes throughout the Medical Center. This position is responsible for pharmacy related regulatory compliance including, but not limited to, cleanroom compliance, hazardous drug procedure compliance, drug diversion and 340b programs. The Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for identifying and responding to internal and external forces that will impact pharmaceutical care with the medical center and/ or health system. They collaborate with others to establish and achieve strategic goals. They review new and/or current technological and clinical practice changes and implement improvements as necessary. The Director of Pharmacy Services serves as a contributing member of the system Pharmacy Services leadership team and serves as a direct link between the health system, medical center, and department strategies
Requirements
- Active Pharmacist licensure in the State of California required.
- Minimum five years’ hospital pharmacy practice experience including clinical practice preferred.
- Minimum three years’ hospital pharmacy supervisory experience preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ director of pharmacy experience in a similar size acute care hospital setting preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of hospital accreditation requirements preferred.
- Demonstrates experience in leadership, financial analysis, critical thinking, communication (written & verbal) preferred.
- Knowledge of federal and state-specific laws/regulations governing pharmacy practice, including controlled substances and sterile compounding (hazardous and non-hazardous drug) regulations preferred.
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 general practice pharmacy residency preferred.
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-2 specialty pharmacy residency preferred.
- Current Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties (e.g., BCPS, BCOP, etc.) preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of 340B program requirements, practices, and reporting preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of pharmacy technology and automation (e.g., automated dispensing stations, EPIC electronic medical record, central pharmacy automation, RFID technology, etc.) preferred.
- General understanding of pharmacy inventory management preferred.
- Master’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, or Public Health or equivalent experience in a business role preferred.
Responsibilities
- Directs the operations of the Department of Pharmacy
- Designated as the Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist-in-Charge and/or ensures PIC is appropriately assigned for each pharmacy location
- Leads plans to meet federal, state, and accreditation standards that apply to pharmacy care (e.g., BOP, JCAHO, DEA).
- Develops strategies for optimizing operations, clinical programs, and medication management.
- Directs local improvement plans to optimize pharmacy operations and quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical care
- Leads or actively supports system performance improvement projects
- Accountable for departmental budgets, controls costs, and ensures efficient resource allocation.
- Actively supports the 340b program execution at all associated covered entities sites, local expertise/education, and any remediation activities that may be needed.
- Collaborates with local and system physicians, nurses, administrators, and others, to improve patient progression of care and outcomes.
Benefits
- Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
- We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
- And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
