Pharmacy Director (Pharmacist in Charge)

AstroHire•Billings, MT

12d•$175,000

About The Position

The Pharmacy Director (Pharmacist in Charge) is the senior pharmacy executive responsible for strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, operational oversight, financial stewardship, workforce development, quality management, and 340B program governance for Eagle Seeker Pharmacy. The Director establishes, implements, maintains, and continuously improves a compliant, sustainable, culturally responsive pharmacy operation aligned with Native American Development Corporation's mission, healthcare governance framework, Urban Indian Health Program requirements, HRSA 340B Program requirements, Montana pharmacy laws, and healthcare quality standards. The position leads pharmacy strategy, operational performance, compliance oversight, healthcare integration, population health initiatives, and executive reporting. It is accountable for program integrity, patient access, clinical quality, workforce performance, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance. The role supports integration across the Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center, Eagle Seeker Pharmacy, healthcare shared services operations, and future healthcare expansion initiatives. The Pharmacy Director leads pharmacy startup and service expansion, oversees operational readiness and continuity, recruits and develops pharmacy personnel, and reports pharmacy performance and recommendations to executive leadership and relevant board or advisory groups. The role maintains oversight of 340B program integrity, pharmacy compliance systems, medication access, quality assurance, clinical pharmacy service development, financial performance, vendors, contract pharmacies, technology systems, and pharmacy policies and procedures. The position works in a highly regulated healthcare environment and integrates with executive leadership, the 340B Healthcare Advisory Committee, compliance and risk management, finance, revenue cycle management, clinical operations, medical providers, behavioral health, laboratory services, information technology, and human resources.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
At least five years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience.
At least three years of pharmacy leadership or management experience.
Active, unrestricted Montana Pharmacist License.
Immunization Certification.
CPR/BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

HRSA 340B Program experience.
Community health center experience.
Urban Indian Health Program experience.
Population health pharmacy experience.
Multi-site pharmacy operations experience.
Board certification (BCACP, BCPS, or equivalent).
Advanced 340B certification or training.
Leadership development certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement pharmacy strategic plans and lead pharmacy service expansion initiatives.
Support integrated healthcare delivery models and advance medication access and health equity initiatives.
Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain pharmacy personnel; establish performance expectations, succession planning, accountability, and service excellence.
Oversee pharmacy startup implementation, establish workflows and systems, ensure operational readiness and continuity, and monitor performance and service delivery.
Provide regular reports to executive leadership, develop pharmacy performance dashboards, recommend operational improvements, and support board and advisory committee reporting.
Maintain HRSA 340B program compliance, including preventing diversion and duplicate discounts, maintaining OPAIS, annual recertification, internal auditing, and corrective action planning.
Oversee healthcare compliance, including HRSA Health Center Program requirements, HRSA site visit readiness, pharmacy credentialing, HIPAA compliance, and quality management systems.
Oversee pharmacy regulatory compliance with Montana Board of Pharmacy and DEA requirements, controlled substance monitoring, pharmacy inspections, and licensing and credentialing compliance.
Maintain enterprise accountability for pharmacy operations, medication access initiatives, population health pharmacy programs, workforce planning, quality assurance, clinical pharmacy service development, financial performance, vendor management, contract pharmacy oversight, technology systems, and policies and procedures.