Director, Pharmacy-$$

CGH Medical Center

8d•$150,114 - $225,170

About The Position

The Director, Pharmacy maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis and that appropriate pharmaceutical care is administered to patients of the medical center and its clinics. The role supervises technical and assistant director pharmacy personnel, analyzes department systems and operations through quality-control measures, and coordinates all facets of departmental operations. The Director also performs staff pharmacist duties as required. This position works a salaried day shift, scheduled for 40 hours per week. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
Current Illinois Pharmacist License.
Demonstrated computer literacy, including in-depth knowledge of Windows and pharmacy software applications.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development principles and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status data to identify and provide appropriate care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and/or geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least three years of supervisory or management experience in a medical center pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

Record transacted business and participate in initiating, maintaining, and controlling the hospital and clinic formulary system.
Disseminate drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
Supervise pharmacy computer systems.
Ensure appropriate medication security processes and procedures are in place throughout the medical center and clinics.
Serve as a voting member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of the Medical Staff.
Consult with department directors, hospital administration, and hospital and clinic personnel; initiate action to correct problem areas and supervise interactions among pharmacy personnel, hospital and clinic personnel, and the public.
Develop objectives for pharmacy care and monitor performance and patient/customer satisfaction.
Ensure staff receive appropriate orientation to their work areas or procedures before working independently.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate improvement of patient care across the continuum.
Meet basic job requirements for managerial positions at CGH Medical Center.
Perform staff pharmacist duties as required.