Pharmacy Director

Pharmacy Director OpportunityWhen it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.This Pharmacy Director opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Pharmacy Department; ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborns to the elderly; directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals and related substances and supplies; participates in the department's planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education and human resources activities.Job duties include collaborating with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing Pharmacy Department operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. The individual will monitor activities of the Pharmacy Department and take appropriate action as necessary to ensure efficient and effective operation. They will collaborate closely with the nursing and medical staffs and other clinical department managers in addressing Pharmacy Department issues as they are related to the services provided to all patients ranging from the newborn to the elderly. The individual will understand that there are dosage variations between newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics and knows where to find appropriate information. They will monitor the provision of patient pharmaceutical care to optimize patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors. They will coordinate the development/revision, implementation and communication of policies, guidelines and standards for the Pharmacy Department in accordance with the hospital's policies, Joint Commission medication management standards, federal and state regulations.Benefits for full and part time employees include a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan, tuition reimbursement/repayment program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.Qualifications include current pharmacist certification or licensure in the State of Nevada, at least five (5) years experience in a management role, current BLS and ACLS certifications. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.