System Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health•Richmond, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes. Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at OakBend Medical Center and is currently recruiting a System Director of Pharmacy that will be responsible for overseeing all 3 OakBend Medical Center locations: Jackson Street, Williams Way and Wharton. The Director, Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the hospital pharmacy services. This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The Director, Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. This job assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. In addition to providing managerial leadership to the pharmacy, the Director, Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives. This role manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff, participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals, and ensures employees operate within guidelines. Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers. The Director interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; and may interact with senior management. Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects and gaining consensus from various parties involved.

Requirements

Pharmacy Degree (B.S. or PharmD)
Active Texas state pharmacist license (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
IV certification required

Nice To Haves

1-3 years related pharmacy experience in an Inpatient/Hospital/LTAC or Rehab environment highly preferred
Prior management experience highly preferred
340B programming experience preferred
May require vendor credentialing

Responsibilities

Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.
Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.
Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.
Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.