Director, Pharmacy, Day Shift, Full Time
About The Position
The Director, Pharmacy directs the workflow and efficiency of the Pharmacy Department and formulates policies and action plans to meet established goals and the complexity of patient care needs, in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. The role provides leadership and direction to build an effective pharmacy team, with an operational focus on setting strategy, objectives, and policies. The Director supervises and directs assigned personnel using professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. The position oversees comprehensive pharmacy programs and services, supports appropriate medication use and documentation, and serves as a liaison between the hospital and medical staff. It establishes departmental regulations, procedures, and standards; manages the departmental budget and staffing; and promotes new programs and services. The Director also supports employee selection, development, training, and workplace safety.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of pharmacy.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- Receive all 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.
- Formulate policies and action plans aligned with established goals, patient care needs, and organizational strategy.
- Provide leadership and direction to build an effective pharmacy team, and set operational strategy, objectives, and policies.
- Supervise and direct assigned personnel.
- Administer comprehensive pharmacy programs, including I.V. additive, unit dose, chemotherapy, outpatient, and clinical pharmacy programs.
- Provide guidance and assistance in developing a Drug Formulary.
- Ensure patients are charted appropriately to reflect proper drug utilization.
- Serve as a liaison between the hospital and medical staff on medication usage and application.
- Establish departmental regulations, procedures, and standards in accordance with JCAHO, licensure requirements, and hospital administrative policy.
- Consult with other department heads about technical and administrative aspects of pharmaceutical services.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the departmental budget through cost-effective supply use 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 in which safety standards meet or exceed 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
