Director of Pharmacy

NMC Health plc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health plc is seeking a Director of Pharmacy in Newton, KS, to lead all pharmacy operations and medication management across the organization. The role requires ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy, with oversight of policy, safety, and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading compliance with laws, accrediting bodies, and antibiotic stewardship, while reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer and collaborating with medical staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by ACPE.
• Current Kansas license to practice pharmacy.
• Hospital leadership experience preferred (3–5 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all pharmacy operations and medication management.
• Coordinate daily clinical pharmacy services and pharmacokinetic dosing protocols.
• Oversee medication safety policies, systems, and compounding practices including chemotherapy.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and manage consulting contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and accreditation standards.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy operations

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development & QA

Communication with clinicians

Medication safety culture

Education

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

Director of Pharmacy (Full Time)
Location: Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: PHARMACY

The Director of Pharmacy provides leadership and oversight for all pharmacy operations and medication management activities throughout the organization, including the storage, preparation, distribution, control and safe use of medications, The Director coordinates daily clinical pharmacy services, include the development, implementation, and management of pharmacokinetic dosing protocols and drug management systems that promote optimal patient outcomes through safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy. Responsibilities include oversight of medication safety policies, procedures, systems, and medication-related orders; pharmacy information and computerized medication management systems; and all pharmaceutical compounding and sterile product preparation practices, including chemotherapy and other hazardous pharmaceutical products. The Director leads quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and drug therapy, manages pharmaceutical consulting contracts, and is accountable for the overall financial and operational performance of the Pharmacy Department. The Director ensures pharmacy services comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and certification requirements, organizational policies and procedures, and professional standards of practice. At the recommendation of the Medical Staff, the Director is appointed by the Governing Board to lead the organization's Antibiotic Stewardship Program. Organizationally, the Director reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and maintains a Medical Staff reporting relationship with the Chair of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, medication-use systems, and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards applicable to acute care hospitals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and organizational leadership.
• Ability to promote a culture of medication safety, regulatory compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)

Experience:

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience along with 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience is preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, medication-use systems, and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards applicable to acute care hospitals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, and organizational leadership.
• Ability to promote a culture of medication safety, regulatory compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Licensure, Registration, or Certification:

• Current, valid Kansas license to practice pharmacy

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NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.