Pharmacy Director (Pharmacist in Charge)

AstroHire•Billings, MT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Director (Pharmacist in Charge) is the senior pharmacy executive for the soon-to-open Eagle Seeker Community Center & Clinic. The role provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, workforce development, quality management, and the HRSA 340B Drug Pricing Program. The Director establishes, implements, maintains, and continuously improves a compliant, sustainable, and culturally responsive pharmacy operation aligned with the Native American Development Corporation’s mission, healthcare governance framework, Urban Indian Health Program requirements, HRSA 340B requirements, Montana pharmacy laws, and healthcare quality standards. The position is accountable for pharmacy strategy and performance, program integrity, patient access, clinical quality, workforce performance, and financial sustainability. Its scope includes Eagle Seeker Pharmacy operations, 340B program integrity, compliance systems, medication access, population health pharmacy programs, workforce planning, quality assurance, clinical service development, financial performance, vendor and contract pharmacy oversight, pharmacy technology, and pharmacy policies and procedures. The Director also supports healthcare integration across the Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center, Eagle Seeker Pharmacy, shared services, and future healthcare expansion initiatives. The Director collaborates 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. The position includes oversight of pharmacy startup implementation, operational readiness and continuity, pharmacy service expansion, integrated healthcare delivery, medication access and health equity initiatives, and executive and advisory committee reporting.

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 strategies, accountability, and service excellence.
Oversee pharmacy startup implementation, establish operational 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, completing annual recertification, conducting internal audits, and planning corrective actions.
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 requirements.
Maintain accountability for pharmacy operations, medication access initiatives, population health pharmacy programs, workforce planning, quality assurance, clinical service development, financial performance, vendor management, contract pharmacy oversight, technology systems, and policies and procedures.
Support healthcare integration across the Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center, Eagle Seeker Pharmacy, shared services operations, and future healthcare expansion initiatives.