Director of Pharmacy

Taleo; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase & 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Director of Pharmacy at River Valley Behavioral Health to oversee all pharmacy operations, lead planning and compliance, and implement innovations in practice within hospital policies and state/federal laws.

The role requires a PharmD/BS, KY licensure, and 2+ years hospital pharmacy leadership; strong management and communication skills are essential. Schedule is Mon-Fri with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Licensed pharmacist in the State of KY in good standing.
• 2+ years recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff.
• Actively assists staff pharmacists in the discharge of routing duties as necessary.
• Directs the activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel.
• Leadership
• Performance Improvement

Skills

Leadership

Hospital pharmacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Licensed KY Pharmacist

2+ years hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Director of Pharmacy (2392984)

Director of Pharmacy - 2392984

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.

As a full time, exempt Director of Pharmacy at River Valley Behavioral you will oversee all pharmacy operations including planning, organizing, controlling, and supervising activities, according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs with assistance from a full support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up into a management role!

About the facility: We offer a full range of mental health services and supports, in addition to substance use treatment, and specialized care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We prioritize your needs, offering a full continuum of evidence-based services tailored to you and delivered by a caring and dedicated team of professionals.

Schedule: Mon-Friday 8-4:30 with on call evenings and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervises the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff.
• Actively assists staff pharmacists in the discharge of routing duties as necessary.
• Directs the activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel.
• Leadership
• Performance Improvement

You’ll 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.

Required Qualifications:

• BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Licensed pharmacist in the State of KY in good standing
• 2+ years recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years Hospital experience

1+ years of Pharmacy Management

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 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.