Director of Pharmacy

This position is incentive eligible.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Director of Pharmacy today with HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.


Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes, controls, and supervises activities in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and State and Federal laws. Recommends innovations in the practice and function of the hospital pharmacy to Administration and carries out mutually agreed upon programs.

What you will do in this role includes:

• Establishes quality improvement, fiscal, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives in conjunction with upper management
• Supervises the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff
• Actively assists staff pharmacists in the discharge of routine duties as necessary
• Directs the activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel
• Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals
• Communicates the Hospital and Mission and Philosophy to department employees and integrates with departmental operations
• Provides leadership to new program development, implementation and evaluation and acts as a consultant in areas of expertise
• Anticipates the needs and issues of customers/suppliers in order to insure effective departmental operations and/or meet their needs
• Promotes teamwork among staff, peers, physicians, and others
• Promotes multi-disciplinary teamwork in order to meet the organization's goals and objectives
• Is responsible for department planning, goals, and objectives that are consistent with the Hospital and Pharmacy Shared Services
• Provides leadership to the department through effective organization, direction of activities, and appropriate delegation of functions
• Maintains appropriate controls of department functions to insure smooth, effective operations
• Continuously evaluates the quality of services and/or products provided to the department's customers
• Monitors and assists with the collection, documentation, and reporting of quality assessment and improvement data
• Ensures that the department is in compliance with JCAHO requirements, Drug Enforcement Administration, State Board of Pharmacy, hospital policies and procedures, and other Federal and State regulations
• Ensures that the department is in compliance with all applicable safety and security practices, infection control policies, fire and safety and disaster planning
• Is responsible for development and implementation of Department specific policy and procedures
• Establishes job performance standards, functions, responsibilities and the qualifications of department employees
• Is responsible for the effective recruitment, selection, orientation, promotion, evaluation, retention and termination of department employees
• Determines the competence of department employees
• Routinely assesses departmental education needs and provides the appropriate learning experiences, ie. on the job training, workshop, in services, etc.
• Actively participates in Hospital committees, task forces, projects, and provides leadership as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement"

What Qualifications you will need:

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy Required
• Five years hospital leadership experience and or PGY2 leadership residency completion preferred
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the legal responsibilities of the pharmacist to the facility and all state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services Required
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics as well as the use and application of new medications and technology Required
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy Required
• Current Consultant Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy if applicable. (Applicable for FL only) Required
• Controlled Substance License in good standing with appropriate State Board of Pharmacy if applicable. Required

Benefits

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Pharmacy opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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