Inpatient Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health•Jackson, MS

21d

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. The Director maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and builds relationships with clinical and non-clinical hospital leaders. The role ensures pharmacy services and activities meet the goals and standards of Cardinal Health and the client hospital. The Director provides managerial leadership, has financial responsibility for the pharmacy, and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives. Cardinal Health 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. 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, and may consult with healthcare teams about prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
Good-standing pharmacist license in Mississippi, or ability 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

Manages the pharmacy budget and related financial programs, including profit and loss responsibility.
Participates in hospital committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
Conducts individual and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as needed.
Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Maintains pharmacy scheduling and manages hiring, termination, and performance management of pharmacy staff.
Develops, maintains, and updates the department's pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual to align with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Performs pharmacy-related tasks, including filling and taking orders, in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front-line supervisors, and/or business support staff.
Participates in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific goals and ensures employees operate within guidelines.
Works with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers to resolve operational or project issues and gain consensus.