Pharmacy Director

PharMerica•Wallingford, CT

2d•$155,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Pharmacy Director directs the workforce in the day-to-day operations of one or more pharmacies and manages costs to established goals. The role provides leadership for an effective team, develops associates, oversees customer relationships, and ensures pharmacy operations meet company performance, regulatory, and professional standards. PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy serving hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and other specialized care settings nationwide. As an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, PharMerica provides long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy services through local teams supported by a national network, technology, and regulatory expertise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., as needed for pharmacy operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Management or supervisory experience.
Experience in pharmacy or healthcare.
Computer skills.
Licensure or certifications as required by state regulations.
Clean driving record and proof of auto insurance.
Results-oriented behavior.
Planning and organizing skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
People-management skills.
Strategic and analytical thinking.
Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

MBA or PharmD.
P&L responsibility.
Long-term care (LTC) experience.
Business and financial knowledge.
Knowledge of pharmacy regulations.
LTC pharmacy knowledge.
Performance management knowledge.

Responsibilities

Control pharmacy costs to meet or exceed budgeted cost per script.
Provide leadership and direction to build an effective team and continually develop associates to improve performance.
Maintain positive customer relationships and attend quarterly business reviews.
Work with Client Services and Sales to communicate effectively with customers, including DONs, administrators, and staff RNs, and resolve customer issues.
Implement, maintain, and report on core processes.
Ensure pharmacy compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Emphasize dispensing efficiency and accuracy and manage the dispensing process to exceed the Company’s goal.
Manage staffing and scheduling to optimize production and contain labor costs.
Manage pharmacy personnel matters, including hiring, evaluations, discipline, and separation; monitor and approve payroll.
Manage physical inventory to meet client requirements and Company goals.
Implement Company, Region, and District policies, processes, and initiatives.
Provide timely and accurate reports as required.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with 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.