System Outpatient Pharmacy Director

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees pharmacy operations for two or more MLH facilities. Responsible for planning, implementing, directing, and controlling activities, operations, and programs in the Pharmacy department and for coordinating of pharmacy activities and operations among all MLH facilities. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Doctorate Pharmacy
• Progressive management in a hospital pharmacy 5-7 years
• Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
• Knowledge of pharmacy principles and procedures commensurate with education/experience.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy administration principles and methods commensurate with education/experience.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as business plans.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, management, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.
• Skill in negotiating with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates, management and physicians.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Business Administration
• Master's Degree Healthcare Administration

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, and controls Pharmacy operations; monitors operations to keep informed and to ensure that professional and hospital standards are being met.
• Directs the activities of management and clerical Associates; monitors Associates' performance and clarifies work expectations; motivates Associates; promotes cooperation among individuals and groups.
• Indirectly supervises professional and service Associates.
• Plans and conducts activities for staff development.
• Maintains own professional knowledge through continuing education activities.
• Manages and administers hospital policies and procedures involving Associates, including staffing activities, Corrective Action and performance appraisal.
• Prepares annual expense budget and capital requests for the Pharmacy department; monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year.
• Develops and implements plans to control costs and improve department operations.
• Participates in coordination of formulary, clinical policy and operating policies and procedures for Pharmacy with other MLH Pharmacies.
• Serves on MLH Pharmacy Planning and Operations Committee.
• Develops and maintains quality improvement programs for Pharmacy.
• Ensures that productivity and QA data is compiled and reports prepared for MLH management and regulatory bodies.
• Participates in pharmacy education activities; proposes enhancements for academic programs.
• Assumes active role in pharmacy-related portion of educational programs for medical staff and other medical personnel.
• Encourages and models good working relationships between medical staff and department Associates.

Benefits

• Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
• With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree