What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Pharmacy position at Westminster Brand 051816?
Longevity Scripts is a leading partner in long term care, dedicated to delivering quality services through innovation, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. As we continue to grow, we seek an experienced and motivated Senior Director of Pharmacy to drive our pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting our commitment to high-quality care.
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Pharmacy Services, the Senior Director of Pharmacy is responsible for developing and ensuring support in the day-to-day administrative duties of the pharmacy. This role will also provide support with regards to adhering to all company policies and Long Term Care laws and regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
-Oversees pharmacy processes and aggressively works to maintain and exceed quality standards
-Reviews and evaluates pharmacy quality processes and aggressively works to maintain and exceed quality standards
-Reviews and evaluates quality assurance process improvement opportunities with a heavy concentration on customer service relations
-Familiar with pharmacy automation and the optimization of workflow
-Experienced with new LTC client start-ups and coordination of resources required
-Leads in the development of the budget and monitors financial reports relating to performance. Identifies and analyzes variances and compiles data for review.
-Initiates, implements, and oversees policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, use and disposal of drugs and biological in accordance with federal and state regulations.
-Develops and implements marketing goals and strategies to meet business growth goals
-Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Westminster policy
-Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care
-Knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for adult and geriatric patients
-Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels of the organization
-Skilled at directing and motivating the workforce
-Ability to coordinate and work with teams for optimal results
-Implementation of cost containment strategies occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities
-Understanding of proper staffing levels for budget management
-Assist with planning pharmacy IT’s strategic vision for automation
-Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required compliance documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Westminster policy
-Complies with all HIPAA regulations
Essential Qualifications:
Education/Experience/Competencies:
Doctor of Pharmacy or Master's Degree from an accredited University/School required
Minimum 10 years' experience in long-term pharmacy care
Minimum 10 years' experience in a management role
Knowledge of current state and federal pharmacy regulations regarding LTC pharmacy services
Experience in growing and running a small to mid-sized pharmacy company
