Interim Director of Pharmacy
About The Position
The Interim Director of Pharmacy will provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient hospital pharmacies and, on occasion to retail and specialty pharmacies. This role involves providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. The position may also involve consulting with and advising healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes. With over 45 years of experience, Cardinal Health's Innovative Delivery Solutions (IDS) business helps providers transform pharmacies into a strategic asset, delivering value that supports the patient throughout the continuum of care.
Requirements
- Must be able to travel 90%.
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
- Must be a "good standing" licensed pharmacist.
- In-patient hospital pharmacy experience required.
- Prior experience as a director/manager/supervisor required.
- Experienced in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations.
- Proven successful project management experience.
- Excellent planning, forecasting, and negotiation skills with the ability to prioritize diverse projects across the territory.
- May require vendor credentialing.
Nice To Haves
- California pharmacist license preferred.
- Additional state pharmacist licenses preferred.
- Retail and specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.
- Serve as Interim Director of Pharmacy.
- Plan, organize and direct all functions of the pharmacy services.
- Assure all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice.
- Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital/client site.
- Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital.
- Assure acquisition or renewal of all pharmacy staff licenses.
- Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed.
- Participate in committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
- Attend new client kick-off meetings as assigned.
- Oversee onsite implementation of opening process.
- Work with Account Managers as necessary for projects.
- Ensures that weekly status reports are provided.
- Ensure that all staff education is complete.
- 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 pay day 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
