Pharmacy Director

Job Description Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as work flow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the Pharmacy by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital's mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards and approving supply orders. Responsibilities Finance Responsible for budget preparation and adherence based on volume. Responsible for supply chain management for department needs. Monitor productivity/cost per unit of service on a regular basis to meet established budgetary guidelines. Establish and implement action plans when variances occur. Plan work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact. People Complete timely 30‑day stay interviews and 90‑day and annual evaluations. Hire, terminate, train, evaluate performance and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous and timely services. Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances. Promote employee engagement through staff participation in department operations and activities as measured through employee engagement tools. Manage staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, adhering to organization’s policies and procedures, including standards of behavior and safety guidelines. Enhance communication between various levels of staff, departments and customers to promote a caring and respectful work environment. Provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow‑through. Cultivate and promote staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the needs of the specific environment. Assist with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, and competencies. Perform necessary edits for Kronos time‑management system and payroll. Service Engage physicians to promote physician relations as measured by physician satisfaction survey. Assist and/or promote positive patient experience through various stages of care as measured by patient satisfaction survey. Develop and implement action plans to improve overall patient satisfaction scores. Promote excellence in patient experience. Interact effectively and efficiently with management and staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Ensure proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules. Work closely with nursing and medical staff and other clinical department managers to address pharmaceutical services issues for all patients from the newborn to the elderly. Quality Maintain and monitor JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Gather and report quality indicators generated by department activity. Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals. Develop and implement action plans to improve patient experience. Growth Support organization strategies to increase volumes. Mentor and develop staff. Qualifications Special Skills Must be able to work under deadlines. Must be able to utilize independent decision making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers. Must be self‑motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Minimum Requirements Experience: Five years experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting. Education: Graduate of accredited school of pharmacy. Certifications: Current pharmacist license in the state of Arizona. Preferred Requirements Experience: Three years as a supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr