Director of Pharmacy

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead and coordinate all activities of the pharmacy department. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and cost-effective operations to support clinicians and patients.

Responsibilities include policy development, inventory control, medication safety, and collaboration across departments to optimize outcomes and ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Indiana pharmacist license.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Hospital residency or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Oversees procurement, storage, and distribution of medications.
• Collaborates with clinicians to optimize therapy and safety.
• Leads pharmacy staff, including hiring and evaluations.
• Manages department budget and cost controls while maintaining quality.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations and quality programs.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff development

Medication safety

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Hospital pharmacy residency

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Inventory management software

Job description

About The Position

7300 Pharmacy

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for developing, supervising, and coordinating all activities of the pharmacy service. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, managing pharmacy staff, and optimizing pharmacy services to meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers. The Director of Pharmacy collaborates with various departments and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmacy departmen

Schedule:

Salaried

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Develops and implements pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with federal and state regulations and industry standards.
• Oversees the procurement, storage, and distribution of medications, ensuring accurate inventory management, and safe medication practices.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate medication therapy and promote medication safety.
• Leads and manages pharmacy staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develops and manages the department budget, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality patient care.
• Coordinates and participates in quality improvement initiatives, such as medication safety programs, adverse event reporting, and medication utilization evaluations.
• Stays updated with regulatory changes in pharmacy practice to ensure compliance.
• Fosters effective communication and collaboration with other departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Holds responsibility for controlled substance management throughout the facility

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Minimum education required: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Minimum education preferred: Hospital residency or advanced degree.
• Minimum experience required:3 years of management experience preferably in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Minimum experience preferred: 5 years of management experience preferably in a hospital pharmacy setting

Licensure & Certification

• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License or the ability to obtain
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board license (PTCB) which must be obtained within 5 years of accepting position

Licensure and Certification

• Active pharmacist license in the State of Indiana