Associate Director Pharmacy

Baptist Health Arkansas; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking an Associate Director of Pharmacy to lead the hospital's pharmacy operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and partner with hospital leadership to advance strategic goals.

The role requires a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Arkansas licensure, and at least five years in inpatient hospital pharmacy, with three years in supervision preferred; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.
• Current license to practice pharmacy from the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy (in good standing) and (30) continuing education units every two years required for renewal.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years inpatient hospital pharmacy supervisor is preferred.
• Must have good organizational, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the hospital pharmacy.
• Establish standards of quality, productivity, and performance in accordance with Baptist Health Medical Center policies and procedures and requirements of State and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Works with other Pharmacy leaders, Hospital Leadership, and frontline employees in planning changes to accomplish the department and Hospital vision, strategic goals and organizational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD)

Active Arkansas Board of Pharmacy license

Job description

TheAssociate Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the hospital pharmacy. The Associate Director of Pharmacy establishes standards of quality, productivity, and performance in accordance with Baptist Health Medical Center policies and procedures and requirements of State and Federal regulatory agencies. Works with other Pharmacy leaders, Hospital Leadership, and front -line employees in planning changes to accomplish the department and Hospital vision , strategic goals and organizational outcomes.

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.
• Current license to practice pharmacy from the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy (in good standing with board) and (30) continuing education units every two (2) years required for renewal.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years inpatient hospital pharmacy supervisor is preferred.
• Must have good organizational, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary staff.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.