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Job Posting Title:

Director of Pharmacy

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the prescription, delegation and coordination of patient care provided in Pharmacy

Planning Responsibilities

• Ensure the Pharmacy Department operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, is properly staffed, and operates within the assigned budget guidelines

• Twenty-four-hour accountability for the operational and clinical direction of Pharmacy

• Responsible for the recommendation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures, and keeps the Chief Nursing Officer informed of progress and potential problems

• Maintain reports, records, and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes; ensures compliance with requirements of regulatory agencies, state and federal laws, as well as with human resource, across the organization and departmental policies

• Demonstrate working knowledge of current JCAHO standards and other regulatory requirements relating to areas of responsibility; understand standards and implement strategies necessary for compliance and actively participate in hospital-wide compliance efforts

• Remain active in pharmacy organizations to ensure knowledge of current trends in pharmacy and apply applicable programs at Scottish Rite

• Must be able to independently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and assist with lifting by use of devices or other personnel, patients or objects greater than 25 pounds.  Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English understandable by all developmental levels. 

• Physical requirements are classified as medium work, that of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• May require long periods of standing/ walking / working with hands

• Preparation of medication require: visual acuity of 20/40 with correction when tested using standard Snelling wall chart; the ability to feel to differentiate size, shape, textures, and temperatures; the ability to hear accurately enough to distinguish telephone conversation. 

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English understandable by all developmental levels. 

   Staff Management Responsibilities:

• Ensure staff understands and demonstrate ability to work effectively with children with different developmental needs 

• Provide effective departmental leadership

• Develop and model departmental goals and objectives which are consistent with the Scottish core values

• Set clear expectations for staff performance and holds staff accountable for outcomes

• Foster communication between and among individuals and components of the organization by coordinating internal activities

• Monitor and evaluate individual staff performance on an ongoing, equitable, and consistent basis; provide feedback, counseling and/or coaching in a timely manner, as appropriate

• Verify licensure of professional staff, ensure licenses remain current

• Constructively and collaboratively negotiate issues within or between departments and is considerate of views of others

• Develop programs to promote professional growth for all staff

• Provide developmentally-appropriate medications and information counseling for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, adolescents, and family members

• May be required to perform provision of direct patient care which requires the ability to walk, stand, reach, crouch, kneel and stoop. 

• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to promote recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of Pharmacy staff, as well as mechanisms for recognizing staff expertise in the provision of patient care

Financial Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the annual budget preparation and development for Pharmacy through collaboration with staff members and other pertinent clinical leaders and maintain department spe