Director Pharmacy

McLaren Health Care•Pontiac, MI

12d

About The Position

Establishes and directs a comprehensive pharmacy services program, including inpatient pharmacy, medication therapy management, and ambulatory infusion, in accordance with established policies, professional standards, and state and federal laws. Initiates pharmacy program development, collaborates with system leadership, executes multi-site start-up and expansion, and identifies revenue growth opportunities. Oversees pharmacists and support staff, quality, revenue cycle, information system implementation, purchasing, inventory, assets, expenses, and communication. The Director formulates and achieves strategic initiatives for Pharmacy Services; coordinates services with other departments and McLaren Health Care subsidiaries; and collaborates with leaders on market research, analysis, pro formas, program implementation, and business planning. The role works with hospital CEOs and other leaders to establish departmental policies and procedures and resolve related issues. It oversees management-level employees and regularly travels to offices and entities within the service delivery area. The Director oversees departmental policies, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; prepares for regulatory and reimbursement changes; and ensures required documentation meets accreditation standards and applicable laws. In conjunction with Finance, the role develops pharmacy budgets and is accountable for expenses and capital equipment expenses for pharmacy retail locations. Additional responsibilities include inventory control, pharmacy computer systems, quality and staff education records, staff cross-training and licensing records, product distribution, billing and accounts-receivable goals, and revenue growth.

Requirements

Current Michigan pharmacist licensure and controlled substance licensure.
At least two years of pharmacy operations experience with retail and/or clinical pharmacy experience involving intravenous medication therapy.
Five years of management experience directing pharmacy operations and expanding programs, preferably in a hospital environment.
Valid Michigan driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

340B program experience.

Responsibilities

Formulate and achieve strategic plan initiatives related to Pharmacy Services.
Coordinate Pharmacy Services with other departments and McLaren Health Care subsidiaries.
Collaborate with leaders on market research, analysis, pro formas, program development strategies, and business planning.
Work with CEOs and other hospital leaders to establish departmental policies and procedures and resolve related issues.
Oversee management-level employees, including interviewing, selection, training, performance appraisal, work allocation, and discipline.
Travel regularly to offices and entities within the service delivery area.
Oversee and approve departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Prepare for regulatory and reimbursement changes affecting pharmacy operations.
Prepare departmental and business documentation that meets accreditation standards and state and federal guidelines.
Develop pharmacy budgets with Finance and manage pharmacy retail location expenses and capital equipment expenses.
Ensure accurate inventory control practices; analyze inventory reports and surplus stock and direct corrective measures as needed.
Become educated and proficient in pharmacy computer systems.
Analyze quality assurance, staff continuing education, and other records and take appropriate action.
Ensure personnel cross-training and maintain staff licensing and orientation records.
Plan, organize, and direct all phases of product distribution activities.
Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other assigned meetings.
Review billing results and work with the Finance Director to achieve accounts-receivable goals.
Identify and drive revenue growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.