Director of Pharmacy, Inpatient

Description

ProxsysRx is currently recruiting for a Director of Pharmacy, Inpatient for Holyoke Medical Center. The Director of Pharmacy is responsible and accountable on a 24-hour basis for the management and supervision of pharmaceutical services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, and directs policies and procedures governing pharmaceutical services;
• Implements the decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee;
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Pharmaceutical Department in accordance with national standards, regulatory compliance, and legal regulations;
• Responsible for the integration of the pharmacy department into the primary functions of the organization; 
• Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services;
• Develops and implements of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of pharmacy services;
• Continuously assesses and improves the quality of care and services provided; 
• Maintains quality control programs; 
• Provides orientation and continuing education for all personnel in the pharmacy department;
• Makes recommendations for space, equipment, and other resources needed by the pharmacy department;
• Responsible for annual budgeting; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy and paid holidays.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid short term and long term disability.
• Company paid employee life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy, postgraduate residency preferred.
• Current registration in the state of Massachusetts as a Registered Pharmacist; BPS specialty certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, including experience with computerized pharmacy systems.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy staff in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.