Director of Pharmacy

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead all aspects of pharmacy operations. The role focuses on directing staff, enforcing policies, and managing budgets while maintaining accreditation and quality of care.

The incumbent will develop departmental goals, supervise operations, and integrate evidence-based practices to support Safe, effective patient care in a Lifepoint Health facility located in Las Cruces, NM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and NM Pharmacist license required.
• Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, MBA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Directs operations including patient care, information systems, service levels, and complaint management.
• Plans staffing: hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
• Prepares and monitors budgets and ensures compliance; coordinates internal/external audits.
• Creates an environment that fosters professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Skills

Staff mentoring

Policy development

Budget accountability

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

NM Pharmacist license

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Schedule: this is a full-time, exempt role that will mainly work M-F and according to business needs.

Your Experience Matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Pharmacy (DOP) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Director of Pharmacy who excels in this role is responsible for directing all aspects of pharmacy operations, including managing and mentoring staff, developing and enforcing policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining accreditation and accountability for the pharmacy's budget and productivity. Additional responsibilities include:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.


• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.


• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.


• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.


• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.


• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.


• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.


• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.


• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).


• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and a New Mexico Pharmacist license. Additional requirements include:

• Advanced degree (MS, Pharm D, and MBA) strongly preferred

More About Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.