Director of Pharmacy

Director of Pharmacy
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, Iowa

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As a full time, exempt Director of Pharmacy with CPS Solutions, LLC at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, you are the Pharmacist In Charge and Director all in one.  The role and responsibilities include operating the pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs. In addition, you will be staffing and overseeing all pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing and controlling activities.  You will fill orders with accuracy; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy.  In this role, you will oversee 3 full time Staff Pharmacists and 3-4 Pharmacy Technicians.  

As a CPS-employed Director of Pharmacy, you’ll receive expert support and resources in pharmacy operations, clinical services, and regulatory to ensure your success, as well as peer support from other CPS Pharmacy Directors. In addition, CPS provides a robust learning platform, called RX Learning Center, for continuing education units. There is also CPS remote pharmacy support for after hours coverage in the pharmacy.

Schedule:  This full time position works at least 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday.  There may be occasional weekends/on-call to provide PTO coverage for a Staff Pharmacist).

Salary range: $145,000-$160,000 based on experience plus bonus potential

About the Pharmacy:  The hours of operation are 6:30 AM- 6PM Monday-Friday and 7 AM-3:30 PM weekends and holidays. The Pharmacy utilizes Meditech Order Entry software, Omnicell dispensing cabinets, Blue Sight Control Check Controlled Substance surveillance software as well as Sentri7 for clinical interventions and documentation.

About the Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center, an 88 bed, Joint Commission accredited hospital, has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa for more than 125 years. As a regional health center, they provide a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of the Lifepoint Health hospital system. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

Qualifications:
•         Pharmacy Degree - Bachelors or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy
•         Iowa Pharmacist licensure that is currently active and in good standing
•         At least 1 year recent inpatient hospital pharmacy management/supervisory experience
•         At least 3 years recent inpatient Pharmacist experience   
•         Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
•         Ability to work cooperatively with other members of hospital and pharmacy staff

Hospital Requirements: (may be required)

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
• Hep B3 Series (or declination) 
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1st-April 30th  
• COVID Vaccine

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match.  Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan