Administrative Director of Pharmacy

Must-Have

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy; Texas License in Pharmacy; Masters degree is highly desired.

Pharmacy leadership experience within a healthcare organization similar to ]the client.

Title is a Director of Pharmacy-TMC but operates as an Administrative Director with three Directors reporting to this position. Experience leading multiple teams in a hospital environment is required. This includes clinical specialists.

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Director/Regional Director or similar of an Inpatient Pharmacy in a hospital setting.

Experience with strategic plan$215,00ning, quality improvement and cost savings initiatives.

Nice To Have

Experience with inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.

Adult and pediatric patient populations combined is a big plus.

Residency is highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Master's degree is highly desired and Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

Five (5) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.

Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility and deal effectively with change.

Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion.

Principal Accountabilities

Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement. Develops implements, checks and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.

Assesses, evaluates and ensures the competent delivery of pharmaceutical services and provision of drug related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patient.

Identifies staffing needs. Selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.

Establishes scope of services and develops annual implementation plans which contribute to organizational strategic objectives.

Communicates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem solving and participation in operational decision-making.

Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.

Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.

Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policy/procedure changes.

Stays up-to-date on new developments in healthcare, incorporating innovative systems of delivery while complying with all regulatory and licensing agencies.

Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.

Participates on hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

Other duties as assigned.