Director, Pharmacy, Day Shift, Full Time
About The Position
The Director, Pharmacy directs the Pharmacy Department’s workflow, efficiency, policies, and action plans to meet established goals and patient-care needs in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. The role provides leadership and direction to build an effective pharmacy team, sets operational strategy and objectives, and supervises assigned personnel using professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. The director oversees comprehensive pharmacy programs, including IV additive unit dose, chemotherapy, outpatient, and clinical pharmacy services. The position supports drug formulary development, appropriate medication documentation and utilization, regulatory compliance, departmental budgeting, staffing and scheduling, and the development of new programs and services. It also serves as a liaison between the hospital and medical staff on medication use and application.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of pharmacy.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- Required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Seven years of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Five years of leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct the workflow and efficiency of the Pharmacy Department and establish policies and action plans aligned with organizational goals and patient-care needs.
- Provide leadership and direction to build an effective pharmacy team, set operational strategy and objectives, and supervise assigned personnel.
- Administer comprehensive pharmacy programs, including IV additive unit dose, chemotherapy, outpatient, and clinical pharmacy programs.
- Provide guidance and assistance in developing a Drug Formulary and ensure patients are charted appropriately to reflect proper drug utilization.
- Act as a liaison between the hospital and medical staff regarding medication usage and application.
- Establish departmental regulations, procedures, and standards in conformance with JCAHO, licensure requirements, and hospital administrative policy.
- Confer with other department heads regarding technical and administrative aspects of pharmaceutical service.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the departmental budget through cost-effective use of supplies and effective fiscal management.
- Plan, promote, and initiate new programs and services.
- Manage staffing and scheduling to optimize production.
- Interview, select, hire, evaluate, orient, and train employees.
- Maintain a safe working climate meeting or exceeding OSHA requirements and Hazardous Materials Guidelines.
- Develop pharmacists to improve performance.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
