Pharmacy Director

PharMerica•COLUMBIA, MD

4d•$165,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Director is responsible for directing workforce in the day-to-day operations of pharmacy or multiple locations and managing costs to established goals. This is a 24/7 operation, with 45 employees, and filling approximately 57,00 Rx/month. The ideal candidate has experience in Long-Term Care Pharmacies, excels in leading change initiatives and providing outstanding customer service, with strengths in leadership, communication, organization, structure, performance improvement, and a firm commitment to compliance.

Requirements

Registered Pharmacist, in Maryland, preferred
Applicants must reside in, or a commutable distance to, Columbia, MD
Bachelor’s degree
Management/supervisory experience
Experience in pharmacy/healthcare
Computer skills.
As required by state regulations
Clean driving record and proof of auto insurance
Results-oriented
Planning/organizing
Communication (oral/written)
People management
Strategic and analytical thinking
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

MBA
PharmD
P&L responsibility
LTC experience
Business/financial knowledge
Knowledge of pharmacy regulations
LTC pharmacy
Performance management

Responsibilities

Controls pharmacy costs to meet or exceed budgeted cost per script.
Provides the leadership and direction to build an effective team and continually develop associates to improve performance.
Maintains positive customer relationships; attends quarterly business reviews.
Works with Client Services and Sales team to effectively communicate with customers (DONs, Administrators, Staff RNs) and resolve customer issues.
Implements, maintains and reports on core processes.
Ensures pharmacy compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Emphasizes dispensing efficiency and accuracy with the workforce, and manages the dispensing process to exceed the Company’s goal.
Manages the staffing and scheduling process to optimize production and contain labor costs.
Manages pharmacy personnel issues including hiring, evaluations, discipline and separation, and monitors and approves payroll.
Manages physical inventory to meet client requirements and Company goals.
Implements Company, Region and District policies, processes and initiatives.
Provides timely and accurate reports as required.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.