Interim Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health

99d • $121,600 - $182,385

About The Position

Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel 90%.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Must be a 'good standing' licensed pharmacist.
• California pharmacist license preferred.
• Additional state pharmacist licenses preferred.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Retail and specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• May require vendor credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.
• 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.
• Ensure 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees