Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center - Houston, TX - $173,000 - $210,000

Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

$173,000 - $210,000

Job Description

TMC/Children's is a 1000+ licensed bed teaching hospital; level I Trauma designation. Primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

This individual will provide pharmacy services oversight of TMC Adult, Children's, Heart and Vascular, Cancer Center Infusion Center and various outpatient pharmacy services. Related experience in an academic medical center is essential for this role.  There will be three Directors reporting to this position including the Children's Hospital, Ambulatory, and Inpatient pharmacies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Master's degree is highly desired and Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

·         Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·         Five (5) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.

·         Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility and deal effectively with change.

·         Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.

Principal Accountabilities

·         Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement. Develops implements, checks and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.

·         Assesses, evaluates and ensures the competent delivery of pharmaceutical services and provision of drug related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patient.

·         Identifies staffing needs. Selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.

·         Establishes scope of services and develops annual implementation plans which contribute to organizational strategic objectives.

·         Communicates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem solving and participation in operational decision-making.

·         Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.

·         Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.

·         Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policy/procedure changes.

·         Stays up-to-date on new developments in healthcare, incorporating innovative systems of delivery while complying with all regulatory and licensing agencies.

·         Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.

·         Participates on hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.

·         Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·         Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center - Houston, TX - $173,000 - $210,000

Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

$173,000 - $210,000

Job Description

TMC/Children's is a 1000+ licensed bed teaching hospital; level I Trauma designation. Primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.

This individual will provide pharmacy services oversight of TMC Adult, Children's, Heart and Vascular, Cancer Center Infusion Center and various outpatient pharmacy services. Related experience in an academic medical center is essential for this role.  There will be three Directors reporting to this position including the Children's Hospital, Ambulatory, and Inpatient pharmacies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Master's degree is highly desired and Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

·        Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·        Five (5) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.

·        Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility and deal effectively with change.

·        Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.

Principal Accountabilities

·        Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement. Develops implements, checks and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.

·        Assesses, evaluates and ensures the competent delivery of pharmaceutical services and provision of drug related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patient.

·        Identifies staffing needs. Selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.

·        Establishes scope of services and develops annual implementation plans which contribute to organizational strategic objectives.

·        Communicates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem solving and participation in operational decision-making.

·        Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.

·        Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.

·        Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policy/procedure changes.

·        Stays up-to-date on new developments in healthcare, incorporating innovative systems of delivery while complying with all regulatory and licensing agencies.

·        Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.

·        Participates on hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Director of Pharmacy - Beckley, WV - $115,000 - $173,000

Director of Pharmacy

Beckley, WV

$115,000 - $173,000

Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We are a 300-bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

·           Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·           Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·           Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·           Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

·           Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

·           And much more…

EEOC Statement:

We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Essential Job Functions

·           Provides strategic leadership for all financial, operational, clinical, and regulatory duties of the Pharmacy Department.

·           Creates, implements, and maintains all Pharmacy Departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and general workflows for overall pharmacy operations to ensure all regulatory and accreditation compliance.

·           Ensures compliance with USP 797, 795, and 800 standards for West Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s compounding regulations.

·           Ensures that budgets and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and the recommendation and implementation of current practices.

·           Provides leadership, guidance, and coaching to all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce.

·           Collaborates with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization.

·           Oversees pharmacy staffing and management of 24/7 pharmacy services.

·           Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams that support patient care.

·           Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Monitors and reports on the pharmacy’s operational performance.

·           Ensures proper oversight of drug diversion prevention policies and procedures

·           Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of all clinical pharmacy services.

·           Supervises medication dispensing, ordering, and storage to provide leading practices inventory management services.

·           Maintains formularies, pharmaceutical information, information systems, and references.

·           Establishes and maintains a system of record keeping, accountability, and documentation with the current applicable local, state, and federal statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy.

 Reports to: Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Minimum Education

·           Graduate of a college of pharmacy

·           Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) (Required)

Required Skills

·        Excellent written and oral communications skills, required.

·        Microsoft Office skills preferred

·        MediTech skills preferred

·        Omnicell skills preferred

Required Licenses

 [West Virginia, United States] Pharmacist

 Current Pharmacist licensure in the State of West Virginia,

Minimum Work Experience

·        Five years of experience acute care hospital experience is required.

·        Three years as an acute care hospital Director of Pharmacy is required.

·        Joint Commission Accreditation experience is required.

·        USP 795, 797, and 800 experience required.

To Apply for the role, please complete the information below;

Director of Pharmacy - USA, Billings MT - $95,000 - $130,000

Director of Pharmacy 

USA, Billings MT 

$95,000 - $130,000 

Job Description 

The Pharmacy Director functions as the Pharmacist in Charge and is responsible for operational management of the Pharmacy Department including functioning as the main pharmacist. The primary function of this position is to manage the department in compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, goals and budget of the department. The director incorporates and demonstrates customer service strategies in order to achieve the organization’s goals. 

• Demonstrates administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management. 

• Develops goals, objectives, policies and procedures for departmental operation 

• Works to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements 

• Keeps leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems. 

• Drives installation and implementation of new services, procedures and pharmacy automation products. 

• Fosters teamwork throughout the organization. 

• Develops and executes Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations. 

• Demonstrates skills in measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance. 

• Encourages professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education 

• Manages the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching and mentoring. 

• Reviews and approves Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff.  

• Meets regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations. 

• Develops, implements and monitors appropriate staffing plans based on factors such as acuity and census. 

• Coordinates and facilitates the performance reviews within the organizations recommended time frame using appropriate methods of assessing staff competence. 

• Provides oversight for purchasing and inventory management. 

• Demonstrates understanding of JC Standards, HCFA, CARF and State Standards and monitors department’s compliance. 

• May act as a preceptor to pharmacy students or pharmacy residents 

• Provides mentoring for pharmacy students on rotation consistent with college requirements.  

• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards 

• Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness 

• Monitors and evaluates the six critical processes of medication management; determines risk points and is an active participant with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and performance improvement.  

• Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s). 

• Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized pharmacy system. 

• Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective. 

• Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs anticoagulant monitoring.  

• Maintains positive relationships with all customers. 

• Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards. 

• Provides information to the medical staff and administration regarding the cost effective use of pharmaceuticals. 

• Works with physicians, specialists and other clinicians to implement appropriate guidelines and protocols for drug use based on evidence based medicine, national guidelines, and literature based protocols. 

• Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other pharmacists to ensure current information on drug therapy. 

• Provides specialized services to assist nursing and patients manage conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc. 

• Recommends changes to drug therapy based on patient assessment.  

• Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure in order to maintain accurate and complete patient records 

• Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Director of Pharmacy - USA, Lewiston ID - $126,796 - $167,315

Director of Pharmacy

USA, Lewiston ID

$126,796 - $167,315

Job Description

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

We recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of St. Joe’s is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

Primary Duties

·        Coordinate services of Pharmacy through open and active communication with the medical staff, nursing staff and other hospital staff via individual contact as well as active participation on the following committees: Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Opiate Stewardship, and Medication Safety. You will fulfill these responsibilities through personal actions, proper delegation to competent individuals on staff, and collaborative efforts with other healthcare professionals.

·        Review, revise, monitor and institute policies and procedures as needed to maintain and improve the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

·        Prepare annual budget, project budget increases secondary to new therapeutic agents, and monitor the department’s operations so that the department may stay within budgetary guidelines.

·        Administer personnel functions within the department such as performance evaluations/salary actions, counseling/disciplinary action as required, staffing schedules, and staff development.

·        Assure that proper records and documentation are maintained as required by law and hospital policy, as represented by the following: Narcotic control, tax-free alcohol documents, purchasing and receiving documents, quality assurance documents, JCAHO documents.

·        Assist with the distributive and clinical functions within the department

·        Responsible to coordinate and adhere to inventory management and supply chain initiatives in collaboration with Material Management.

Minimum Requirements

·        Must be a graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy

·        Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Idaho

·        Current BLS

·        Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of hospital pharmacy experience, three (3) years minimum of which are supervisory or management experience.

Work Conditions/Hours

Normal hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary in accordance with business necessity.  Normal office working conditions.

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Department Goals & Objectives:

·        Short Tem Vision: continue to improve on communication to provide a transparent working environment where people feel appreciated and empowered to do the best work possible

·        Long Tem Vision: direct a pharmacy comprised of high-performing individuals who are empowered to provide the best pharmaceutical care possible for the patient’s our hospital serves

Current System(s): Medi-tech, Microsoft Office Suite, Mosaic, ePARS, PMP, PolicySTAT, Omnicell

Mandatory / Must Have Criteria:

·        Motivated and not afraid of work and larger projects

·        Strong operational and clinical background

·        Collaborative with staff members as many have been delegated duties and are excited about their opportunities

·        Not afraid to drive accountability across a department

·        Strong business background

·        Takes initiative to learn independently

Opportunities the New Hire Will Get to Work on, i.e., build, expansion, projects, etc.:

·        Build Med Rec Tech Position,

·        Delegate and work closely with a cross-trained and motivated staff who want a team environment

·        Complete build of outpatient Pharmacy Diabetes Program already in the works

·        Rebuild a Pharmacy Module within an EHR

·        Develop quality policy and procedures

·        Implement best practice standards across several operational areas within the pharmacy

·        Change remote pharmacy service provider and implement plan of succession from Medi-star to Pipeline