Director Pharmacy

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

10d

About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy manages the Pharmacy department’s operations and services to maintain and improve care for patients and the community. The role collaborates with executive staff, other leaders, and teams to achieve goals, complete projects, implement services, and promote effective drug therapy. The Director ensures that the pharmacy meets legal, accreditation, and certification requirements and complies with applicable hospital and Pharmacy Board policies, procedures, codes, and standards. The Director leads pharmacy operations, staffing, budgeting, technology planning, billing coordination, and quality improvement. In collaboration with the clinical manager, the role supports clinical pharmacy services to optimize drug use cost-effectively. The Director also performs staff pharmacist duties when needed and participates in health-system programs and committees.

Requirements

Pharm.D. degree.
Meet continuing education requirements of the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Supervisory experience.
Sufficient previous experience as a supervisor in hospital pharmacy practice.
Mississippi pharmacist license.
Controlled substance license.

Nice To Haves

Residency training or an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Direct pharmacy operations cost-effectively; delegate responsibility and authority, improve services, ensure adequate resources, and integrate pharmacy services with other professional services.
Assist the clinical manager in deploying clinical pharmacy services to optimize drug use cost-effectively.
Recruit, hire, train, assign, and direct staff; develop performance standards, conduct performance appraisals, and recommend merit increases consistent with hospital policy.
Monitor compliance with applicable federal and state laws and professional standards, and maintain required records.
Ensure proper handling, documentation, and security of controlled substances.
Prepare and manage operating, personnel, and capital equipment budgets; prepare budget variance reports and identify ways to reduce and control expenses.
Coordinate planning, development, and maintenance of clinical and operational technology systems, including pharmacy automation, medication tracking, clinical documentation, infusion-device drug libraries, automated dispensing cabinets, and sterile compounding workflow technology.
Coordinate with Hospital Finance to ensure accurate and complete pharmacy billing and appropriate charge capture and billing systems.
Coordinate assigned annual departmental objectives and participate in departmental performance improvement.
Prepare and revise policies and procedures within the area of responsibility, implement approved changes, interpret policies for pharmacy personnel, and ensure compliance.
Develop, coordinate, and monitor departmental productivity; produce required reports and adjust staff assignments to align staffing with workload.
Participate in tracking medication errors and develop and implement procedures to minimize and prevent them.
Perform staff pharmacist duties when needed.
Attend and participate in programs, committees, and functions required by the health system or pharmacy.
Conduct pharmacy staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.