Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
The Director of Pharmacy leads all aspects of pharmacy operations at a single hospital, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. The role collaborates with hospital leadership to implement pharmacy practices and is supported by CPS software, operations, clinical, and regulatory experts, and a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President. The position is full-time and exempt, with a minimum schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pharmacy itself operates 24/7 and uses Cerner and Pyxis. The role is based at Oaklawn Hospital, which is licensed for 77 acute care beds and a 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit.
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree.
- Current Michigan Pharmacist license in good standing.
- Current Michigan Controlled Substance license or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD.
- At least 3 years of pharmacy management experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Experience with 340B.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital’s 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 pharmacy leadership and staff accountable, 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 to support patient care, quality, and safety initiatives.
- Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth by leveraging 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 plan, 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
