Director Of Pharmacy

Job summary
The Director, Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the hospital pharmacy services.This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice.The Director, Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders.
Job seniority: director level and above
Responsibilities
• Manages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.• Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.• Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.• Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.• Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.• Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.• Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.• Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist in the state of Tennessee or able to obtain licensure.• Prior inpatient/hospital experience preferred.• Prior management experience preferred.• Omnicell experience preferred.• Cerner experience preferred.• Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.• Ability to work on call or be in an on call rotation.