Director of Pharmacy

Hillsboro Health; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

CPS, part of the Optum family, seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead hospital pharmacy operations, align with policies, and drive safety, quality, and financial performance across the hospital. You will collaborate with hospital leadership and CPS experts to implement innovative practices leveraging CPS software.

The role requires overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, formulary management, and staff development, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and operational excellence in a

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree and Illinois pharmacist license
• 2+ years of acute hospital experience
• 3+ years of pharmacy management in a hospital setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for pharmacy services within a single hospital
• Ensure safe, evidence-based medication use and formulary management
• Lead and develop pharmacy leadership and staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost containment

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

Tools

CPS software

Job description

Description

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Director of Pharmacy will lead all aspects of pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing, and supervising services in alignment with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with hospital leadership to implement innovative pharmacy practices, supported by proprietary CPS software, a dedicated support team including experts in operations, clinical, and regulatory as well as a CPS Area Director or Senior Vice President.

Schedule: This full-time, exempt position will work a minimum of 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all pharmacy services within a single hospital, aligning operations with the hospital's clinical, quality, and financial goals
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use, overseeing clinical pharmacy practice, medication safety, and formulary management
• Lead, develop, and hold accountability for pharmacy leadership and staff, including managers, pharmacists, technicians, and support teams
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, USP, BOP and state/federal laws
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance, including budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and cost-containment initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership and interdisciplinary stakeholders, supporting system-wide patient care, quality, and safety initiatives
• Drive innovation, performance improvement, and strategic growth, leveraging data, technology, and best practices to advance pharmacy services

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree
• Current Illinois Pharmacist license in good standing
• 2+ years of acute hospital experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of pharmacy management experience working in an critical access hospital setting