Director, Pharmacy

Howard University Hospital • Washington, DC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the direction, supervision, and coordination of all pharmacy services in accordance with all federal and state laws relating to the storage, compounding and distribution of drugs and the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Five (5) years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Three (3) years of pharmacy management/supervisory experience
• Licensure or eligible for licensure to practice Pharmacy in DC

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration or Master of Healthcare Administration
• ASHP accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency in Pharmacy Administration

Responsibilities

• Reviews, coordinates, and implements medication related performance improvement plans and safety initiatives
• Serves on applicable committees and participates in meetings related to pharmacy services/medication management
• Responsible for maintaining collaborative relationships with medical staff and other clinical and support departments to ensure the smooth operation of pharmacy services.
• Identifies cost-savings and clinical opportunities as it relates to drug usage
• Establishes and manages the department budget
• Identifies and recommends innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy
• Implements policies and procedures
• Facilitate weekly pharmacy huddles, monthly staff meetings and 1:1’s
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area .
• The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Benefits

• health coverage
• disability insurance
• vacation and sick leave
• a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission of up to two courses per semester.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director