Pharmacy Director

Encompass Health • Boise, ID

16h

About The Position

Encompass Health, a leading national inpatient rehabilitation company, is seeking a passionate Pharmacy Director to lead their pharmacy services. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient provision of pharmacy services, leading a team with cutting-edge equipment and technology. The company emphasizes a supportive team environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one. Encompass Health is recognized for its growth opportunities, commitment to patient well-being, and has been named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Requirements

• Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board for the State in which the hospital is located.
• Successful completion of a pharmacy degree from a U.S.-accredited program or from an international program evaluated by a recognized certifying agency as substantially equivalent to U.S. accreditation standards required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Convey the mission of the hospital and organization to pharmacy staff, holding them accountable for performance, while motivating them to enhance and develop their capabilities.
• Oversee the pharmacy department's operations, including scheduling, continuous assessment, and the implementation of process improvements to optimize department performance.
• Provide direct patient and pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in clinical health system pharmacy practices, including antimicrobial stewardship, non-sterile and sterile drug preparation, controlled substances, hospital pharmacy accreditation, anticoagulation drug therapy management, and medication safety.
• Educate staff on pharmaceutical care and medication management, ensuring the pharmacy consistently complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Stay current with new medications, indications, and evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with the Controller to prepare and manage departmental budgets for staffing, drugs, and supplies.
• Actively serve and lead various hospital committees, including Quality Assurance, Formulary, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, MEC, and Safety, as needed.
• Celebrate the achievements and victories of our dedicated employees along the way.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager