Inpatient Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes, and directs all functions of pharmacy services. The role ensures that legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained according to best demonstrated practice, and builds relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. The Director ensures that pharmacy services and activities meet the goals and standards of Cardinal Health and the client hospital. The position provides managerial leadership and financial oversight, including responsibility for ensuring the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives. Health System Pharmacy provides customized pharmacy program solutions intended to reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. Pharmacy Operations coordinates pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
- A pharmacist license in good standing in Mississippi, or ability to obtain licensure.
- Inpatient or hospital experience.
- Management experience.
- Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly to communicate with customers and healthcare professionals.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and leadership skills.
- Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.
- May require vendor credentialing.
Nice To Haves
- Sterile compounding experience.
- 340B program experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the pharmacy budget and financial program, including profit and loss responsibility.
- Participate in hospital committee meetings to enhance pharmacy practice and patient care.
- Conduct individual and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching.
- Purchase drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
- Maintain pharmacy scheduling and manage hiring, termination, and performance management of pharmacy staff.
- Develop, maintain, and update the department’s pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual to align with legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform pharmacy-related tasks, including filling and taking orders, in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage department operations and supervise professional employees, front-line supervisors, and/or business support staff.
- Participate in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific goals and ensure employees operate within guidelines.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
