What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP Pharmacy Services position at Parkview Health?
Summary: Responsible for the supply chain, logistics, quality, patient care and ambulatory functions of all pharmacy services across Parkview Health. Works closely with providers and leaders across the health system in support of advancement of pharmacy services. Duties include designing, managing, measuring and improving the medication management system; ensuring quality outcomes through performance-improvement activities; leading drug- utilization efforts; optimizing use of information systems and technology; managing the pharmaceutical supply chain, and human resources; ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements; fulfilling the organization’s research and education missions; and providing institutional representation and leadership. Provides leadership and direction for all pharmacy programs at Parkview Health. Programs include clinical practice across all sites of care, patient centered care, practice development, pharmacy distribution services, education and training, asset management, drug policy, medication utilization, investigational drug services, pharmacy informatics, integrated distribution technologies, retail/specialty pharmacy, home/ambulatory infusion, medication safety, contracting, human resources management, financial management, reimbursement, and the 340B program. Develops operational best practices to ensure legal and regulatory compliance at all hospital, outpatient, and ambulatory pharmacy locations. Embraces and articulates the mission, vision and goals of Parkview Health and creates a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality/evidence-based best practice, integrity, respect, responsiveness, and excellence.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required; Master's degree in Business or Health Administration is required.
Licensure/Certification: Current or eligible registration in the state of Indiana required.
Experience: Must have at least ten years’ experience as a Pharmacy leader in health-system pharmacy or at least four years’ experience in health-system pharmacy with a Master's in Business or Health Administration. Experience should include a progressive increase in responsibility in management and supervision. Must have high emotional intelligence, excellent critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Must possess outstanding leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills in order to lead a staff of over 300 professional and technical employees. Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
