Assistant Director of Pharmacy

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

Plans, implements, directs and controls clinical pharmacy activities and operations, in accordance with professional and MLH standards of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Plans, implements, directs and controls clinical pharmacy activities and operations, in accordance with professional and MLH standards of practice. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Plans, organizes, implements, and controls clinical pharmacy activities and operations at MH-University Pharmacy; monitors operations to keep informed and to ensure that professional and hospital standards and objectives are being met; develops and implements limited or short-term plans in order to keep operations moving smoothly. Formulates long-range plans for clinical pharmacy practice and operations; sets goals and develops strategies for meeting those goals; anticipates possible problems and prepares contingent strategies.
• Directs the clinical activities of professional Associates and Residents in the clinical pharmacy; monitors Associates performance and clarifies work expectations and assists with goal setting; promotes cooperation among individuals and groups. Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Assists in the development of an annual budget for clinical pharmacy, authorizes routine expenditures, and monitors budget and other financial indicators during the year. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and improve department operations.
• Assists Director with quality assessment and quality improvement programs. Develops and recommends procedures to improve operational efficiency and quality of service provided.
• Investigates and studies trends and developments in clinical pharmacy practice; develops policies and procedures and introduces new products and procedures to the staff.
• Provides leadership for education programs for residents, students and staff in collaboration with the pharmacy administrative team.
• Participates in research studies focused on improving medication use.
• Maintains a clinical practice in medicine or some area of medical specialty.
• Advances the profession of pharmacy through participation in national, state and local professional organizations, and completes the required continuous training and education to include department specific requirements.
• Ensures good working relationships between medical staff and department Associates.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Master's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Master's Degree Business Administration/Management
• Doctorate Pharmacy

Work Experience Requirements

• Completion of accredited program
• 7-9 years Pharmacy (clinical, hospital, outpatient, or specialty)
• 3-5 years Progressive management

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Board certified Pharmacist American College of Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Board Certification American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Pharmacist Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacy administration principles and methods commensurate with education and experience.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Associates, management, physicians, and patients and their families.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.
• Skill in negotiating with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates, management and physicians.
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects and to maintain cont