Pharmacy Director

Description

OHSA: This position is considered to have occasional opportunities for exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Director ensures the safe and effective use and administration of medications through proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing. In addition, The Pharmacy Director will provide oversight of the hospital pharmacy's clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management. The Pharmacy Director will assign tasks, supervise and coach Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and support the Corporate Director of Pharmacy’s strategy. The Pharmacy Director will also serve as a member of the hospital Leadership Team.

• Medication Order Verification: Thoroughly review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, potential drug interactions, and allergies.
• Medication Dispensing: Prepare, compound, and dispense medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Patient Counseling and Education: Provide clear, understandable information to patients and their caregivers regarding medication use, potential side effects, and safe administration practices.
• Drug Therapy Monitoring: Assess patient medication regimens for safety, efficacy, and potential adverse drug reactions. Collaborate with physicians to recommend adjustments or alternatives as needed.
• Clinical Support: Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds, providing medication-related expertise and recommendations to the healthcare team.
• Inventory Management: Maintain appropriate drug inventory levels, ensure timely medication and supply ordering, and oversee the proper storage and disposal of pharmaceuticals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy practice, including controlled substance management and documentation.
• Continuous Education: Remain updated on the latest advancements in pharmacology and therapeutics through participation in professional development activities.

Requirements

Licenses or Certifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS is required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Experience with the hands-on build out of a pharmacy department and hospital pharmacy operations is a plus, from pre-opening to department launch, including:
• Implementation of automated dispensing cabinets (pending and loading medications)
• Pre-packaging medications
• Interviewing and training staff
• Previous hospital supervisory experience required.
• 5 years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting (experience in rehabilitation preferred).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and medication safety principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to patient education and providing compassionate care.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in pharmacy services.
• Maintains compliance with standards of pharmacy practice.
• Authors, reviews and assures compliance with current policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Respects Patient Rights and promotes patient satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Adapts to changes necessitated by patient/staff situations.
• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical care.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environme