Pharmacy Director

Overview
The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes, controls, and supervises activities in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and State and Federal laws. Recommends innovations in the practice and function of the hospital pharmacy to Administration and carries out mutually agreed upon programs.

Duties

• Pharmaceutical Care
• Supervises the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff.
• Actively assists staff pharmacists in the discharge of routing duties as necessary. * * Directs the activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel.
• Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital. a. Adult b. Pediatric c. Geriatric d. Adolescent Customer Service
• Consistently demonstrates active listening skills in all communications with customers/suppliers.
• Responds to the initial requests, complaints, or concerns of customers/suppliers within 24 hours and follows up in a timely manner with a resolution.
• Demonstrates clear, concise, constructive communication both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding issues related to patient care and hospital operations.
• Serves as a positive role model by displaying a cooperative professional behavior in interacting with others.
• Incorporates knowledge of various cultural and spiritual beliefs when dealing with customers.
• Ensures respect for patient rights and promotes patient advocacy. Leadership Administration
• Communicates the Hospital and CPS Mission and Philosophy to department employees and integrates with departmental operations.
• Provides leadership to new program development, implementation and evaluation. Acts as a consultant in areas of expertise.
• Anticipates the needs and issues of customers/suppliers in order to insure effective departmental operations and/or meet their needs.
• Promotes teamwork among staff, peers, physicians, and others.
• Promotes multi disciplinary teamwork in order to meet the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Is responsible for department planning, goals, and objectives that are consistent with the Hospital and CPS.
• Provides leadership to the department through effective organization, direction of activities, and appropriate delegation of functions. 3 December 2021 Acute & Specialized Hospital Divisions
• Maintains appropriate controls of department functions to insure smooth, effective operations.
• Continuously evaluates the quality of services and/or products provided to the department’s customers.
• Ensures that department is in compliance with accreditation standards, hospital policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations.
• Ensures that department is in compliance with all applicable safety and security practices, infection control policies, fire and safety and disaster planning.
• Ensures that department maintains the confidentiality of patient information and confidentiality of all records as they pertain to the patient.
• Is responsible for development and implementation of Department specific policy and procedures.
• Establishes job performance standards, functions, responsibilities and the qualifications of department employees.
• Holds department employees consistently accountable to established job performance standards, functions, and responsibilities.
• Is responsible for the effective recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion, evaluation, retention and termination of department employees. Determines the competence of department employees.
• Routinely assesses departmental education needs and provides the appropriate learning experiences, i.e. on the job training, workshop, in-services, etc.
• Actively participates in Hospital committees, task forces, projects, and provides leadership as assigned.
• Represents Hospital and CPS through active participation in outside activities and organizations.
• Ensures professional self development through continuing education and assuming additional responsibilities/projects that extend beyond the specific focus of one’s own department.
• Participates in at least one professional organization related to professional field.

Education/Experience:

B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.

Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems.

Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology.

Leadership, administrative, human resource, and managerial skills required.

Demonstrated ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees.

Business acumen including profit/loss understanding, contract negotiations, and GPO function.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics.

Problem solving and analytical thinking ability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $144,092.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• What are your wage requirements?

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• hospital pharmacy: 2 years (Required)
• pharmacy management: 1 year (Required)
• supervisor: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• WV Licensed Pharmacist (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $144,092