Assistant Director Pharmacy Services

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director oversees, plans, and directs all pharmacy services in the assigned functional area including the procurement, storage, dispensing, distribution, control, disposal, and promotion of rational, cost-effective, and appropriate drug usage.

The Assistant Director will be required to use advanced communication and project management skills to lead quality and efficiency improvement efforts. Project management, oversight, and involvement will range from independent work on small projects, to leading teams on large scale changes. Projects may involve departments external to the pharmacy and the Assistant Director will work with other teams/departments to ensure that the activities and contributions align with priorities and timelines of the organization.

All responsibilities are accomplished in collaboration with the pharmacy leadership team under the direction of the Director.

Scope: UTMB Health System including but not limited to UTMB Hospital, UTMB Correctional Managed Care Operations and Clinics in assigned areas

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees and is responsible for pharmacy services for assigned functional areas.
• Makes provisions for complying with all laws and regulations, accreditation standards, and 340B Program requirements.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing appropriate internal controls and mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Serves as role model for supervisory staff.
• Responsible for developing business continuity plans for the continued operation of medication-use systems and the provision of Pharmacy services during emergencies and disasters of assigned area.
• Responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of a safe and effective medication-use system, ensuring that systems are developed and improved based on evidence and best practices, operating effectively and efficiently across the continuum of care.
• Leverages technology and automated systems to optimize the medication use systems. Responsible for selection and implementation of all Pharmacy automation used for safe medication management. Assures all quality checks and balances are implemented and maintained.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and participates and/or leads, as pharmacy representative, organization quality improvement initiatives/projects.
• Assumes the duty of subject matter expert and serves as a member and active participant in various multi-disciplinary committees.
• Assumes the responsibility for the safe working conditions for pharmacy staff.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy Services with the strategic plan, develops both long term and short-term goals for the department, and executes assigned goals.
• Assumes all duties of the Director of Pharmacy when needed.
• Responsible for the recruitment, retention, training, and development of the technical and support staff to include but no limited to: interviews/hiring, performance appraisals, salary changes, reclassifications, skills assessments, and discipline.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Rotates through the pharmacy on call schedule.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalis