Inpatient Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health•Lewiston, ME

14d•$123,400 - $193,930

About The Position

The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes, and directs all functions of pharmacy services. The role ensures legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained according to best demonstrated practices, while maintaining a professional presence throughout the hospital and building relationships with clinical and non-clinical leaders. The Director ensures pharmacy services meet the goals and standards of Cardinal Health and the client hospital. The role provides managerial leadership, is financially responsible for the pharmacy, and ensures 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 safe, efficient, and effective pharmacy operations serving acute care hospitals and other healthcare and retail customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
Must be a pharmacist in good standing licensed in Maine, or able to obtain licensure.
Inpatient or hospital experience required.
Management experience required.
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 preferred.
340B program experience preferred.

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.
Carry out other duties as assigned.
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.
Resolve operational and project-related issues and gain consensus among involved parties.