Director of Pharmacy

CompleteRx; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pharmacy management is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead a dedicated team at a partner hospital. This role involves overseeing pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for developing policies, managing budgets, and enhancing the quality of pharmacy services. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and leadership, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account

Vacation and sick time

Continuing education opportunities

401(k) plans with company match

License Reimbursement

Short and Long-Term Disability

Relocation Assistance up to $15K

Sign-On Bonus available

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pharmacy team ensuring high standards of care.
• Develop policies for safe and effective drug use.
• Prepare budget and control costs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy Management

Cost-effective Care Delivery

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science or PharmD

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

CompleteRx has an opportunity for a Director of Pharmacy at our partner hospital, Maury Regional Medical Center located in Columbia, TN. Just south of Nashville, this charming town offers a welcoming small-town feel with easy access to attractions in the city, making it a great place to live and work.

Relocation Assistance up to $15K. (Eligible amount based on distance of the relocation.)

*Sign-On Bonus is available for the candidate selected.

• Location: Columbia, Tennessee (1-Hour South of Nashville)
• Position: On-site (This is not a remote position.)

CompleteRx is a national pharmacy management company that partners with hospitals to provide expert pharmacy support. We work closely with Maury Regional’s pharmacy team to maintain the highest standards of care. Our team of subject matter experts bring in-dept knowledge of pharmacy best practices and training.

As the Director of Pharmacy, you’ll lead a team of 7 direct reports and 31 FTE's, while having the support of CompleteRx’s operations team as a resource. Your leadership and innovative ideas will shape pharmacy services, ensuring our patients receive the best care at the 255-bed acute care hospital.

What You Will Do

Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis to ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective care delivery

• Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe drug use.
• Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis using principles of continuous process improvement.
• Develops, implements, checks, and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.
• Develops and maintains a medical-staff-approved formulary.
• Supervises drug storage and preparation areas throughout the hospital.
• Provides for the educational needs of healthcare professionals and patients and their families.
• Ensures maintenance of an adequate drug supply. Ensures the integrity of the drug supply. Establishes specifications for the procurement of drugs, chemicals, and biologicals.
• Ensures strict control and accountability for drugs dispensed to patients or distributed to floor stock.
• Assures adequate control and documentation of controlled substances.
• Maintains a quality improvement plan for the department
• Ensures the pharmacy is in compliance with all federal, state, and other regulatory agency laws and standards.

Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates staff.

• Develops job descriptions, performance standards, and performance goals.
• Evaluates and counsels staff on their performance.
• Prepares work schedules and monitors workload statistics. Maintains an appropriate staffing level.
• Provides for the educational needs of the pharmacy staff.
• Acts as a positive role model, mentor, and preceptor.
• Promotes individual professional growth.
• 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.

• Prepares a pharmacy budget annually.
• Reviews monthly financial statistics and plans expenditures within budget guidelines.
• Monitors and justifies all expenses exceeding budgeted targets.
• Ensures preparation and submission of patient charges and financial reports to administration in accordance with hospital policy.
• Administers reports, documents, payroll records, employee surveys, and other required data.
• Ensures applicable CE records and licensures are maintained in department files.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

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

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the pharmacy that supports the mission and goals of the organization.
• Develop and implement pharmacy services in collaboration with associated department services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a program that improves the quality of pharmacy services and supports the quality improvement plan of the organization.
• Participate in all committees/functions required by the organization including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Establish productive collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, administration, and other hospital staff.
• Meet customers' needs and expectations.

Maintains competency required for current job title/position:

• Attend management meetings.
• Sustain professional competency and promote development through participation in in-services, workshops, seminars, and professional organizations.
• Complete all competency/skills assessment requirements
• Is punctual and dependable.
• Maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance. Wears identification badge.
• Perform work within specified time frames. Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule.
• Provide courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
• Work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff. Voice concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner. Foster a team environment.
• Demonstrate sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patients, guests, and employee information.
• Comply with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Tennessee.
• 3 years of management experience.
• 3-5 years of hospital pharmacy experience is required.

As an employee of CompleteRx, your commitment to learning will be encouraged and supported through ongoing training and professional development. We nurture a collaborative, high-performance culture and offer a challenging career along with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Vacation and sick time
• Continuing education: Eligible employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities.
• 401(k) plans: CompleteRx offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• License Reimbursement
• Short and Long-Term Disability

Company Description:

Founded in 1998 as a service-driven organization with a strong sense of community, CompleteRx embarked on a strategy to become the employer of choice in hospital pharmacy management and consulting. Since our founding, we believe our success has been driven by our employees who are our most valuable resources. We believe the very best outcomes are accomplished when all employees share a sense of mutual ownership for successful results and where each employee accepts personal accountability for their individual contributions. These beliefs are the core of our Team Covenant which guides all of our actions to the patients we care for, hospitals we support, and fellow employees we work alongside.

CompleteRx is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

*Please note candidates presented by a partnered recruitment agency with CompleteRx are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.