Pharmacy Director

OVERVIEW:

Pharmacy Director directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a hospital facility's pharmacy services. Maintains contact with other department heads, medical staff, and nursing staff to determine needs, resolve problems, improve processes, and promote effective drug therapy. The Pharmacy Director will be responsible for the overall operation of the pharmacy department. The position requires extensive contact with the administrator, medical staff, nursing service staff, hospital staff, and nonhospital contractors (vendors, auditors).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department to ensure that the pharmacy has 24-hour coverage by a pharmacist.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with hospital policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and assists with unit-dose preparation.
• Handles and orders narcotics for the hospital.
• Maintains an adequate drug supply.
• Coordinates the pharmacy function with the nursing service and the medical staff.
• Inspects nursing units once a month for outdated medication.
• Serves on the pharmacy and therapeutic committees.
• Serves on the infection control committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Must be organized and able to develop a planning approach of program implementation.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, and a high standard of ethics.

Education and Experience:

• College degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Must have and maintain a current license from the state board of pharmacy.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital setting with management and supervisory responsibility.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.