Director of Pharmacy

Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Pharmacy

JOB SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Director is responsible for leading and directing pharmacy activities so that the objectives of the pharmacy are consistently and successfully achieved.?

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

DIRECT REPORTS: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Principal Duties

• Establish goals for the pharmacy in conjunction with the Leadership
• Monitor progress towards these goals on a consistent basis, and report results to the Leadership
• Develop and implement plans for the pharmacy growth initiatives.
• Advise supervisor in the finances and budget of the pharmacy.
• Oversee the pharmacy services of the pharmacy, including monitoring internal pharmacy processes and operations.
• Hold clinicians accountable to the organization for decisions affecting consumers.
• Conduct meetings with members of the pharmacy staff at regular intervals.
• Maintain ongoing liaison with all pharmacy staff members in order to obtain their cooperation toward the achievement of the goals of the pharmacy.
• Consult with practitioners in the field as needed to improve organization processes and patient outcomes.
• Ensure ongoing pharmacy compliance with all laws and regulations; ensure that the pharmacy meets or exceeds accreditation standards; and implement ‘’best practices’’ in department activities.
• Delegate authority as necessary to ensure that all responsibilities of this position and pharmacy operations are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform pharmacist duties (including HD) as needed (see HD/Pharmacist job description)
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies. Initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program.
• Participate in membership activities of professional and industry organizations.
• Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
• Participate in training /?education programs provided by the pharmacy.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and license requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION/SKILLS:

• Ability to organize and plan the activities of subordinates, and to delegate appropriately.
• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
• Pharmacy Degree and State Licensure.
• Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
• Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.?
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in this job description:?
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear.
• The employee is required to use their hands to operate vehicles and office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.