Director of Pharmacy

PharmD on Demand; Springfield (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Continuing education

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Social events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PharmD on Demand is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead the pharmacy operations at Effingham Hospital in Springfield, GA. This full-time role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a focus on patient safety and quality care.

You will supervise pharmacists and technicians, oversee drug procurement, formulary management, and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with hospital administration to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacist license in the relevant state(s).
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drug procurement, counseling and clinical consultation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and hospital policies.
• Interpret medication orders and supervise pharmacists and technicians.
• Oversee automated dispensing systems and compounding equipment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain accreditations.
• Manage order entry and formulary management, including clinical informatics.
• Collaborate with remote pharmacists and maintain patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Job Title: Director of Pharmacy

Employment Status: Full Time

Location: Effingham Hospital

About the Company: Welcome to PharmD on Demand, where innovation meets health care excellence. Since 2006, we’ve been redefining pharmaceutical services with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on fostering a company culture where team members have the opportunity to develop personally and advance professionally in a team-focused and servant oriented environment. PharmD on Demand partners with Aletheia Health Partners to enhance rural healthcare by integrating high-quality pharmacy services with strategic advisory support, ensuring both patient safety and hospital sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of health care and making a meaningful impact at https://www.pharmdondemand.com/careers/.

Job Description: We’re seeking a full-time experienced Director of Pharmacy to join our team at Effingham Hospital in Springfield, GA. The ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates strong leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and a strategic vision for improving patient care and operational efficiency. We offer a competitive salary, with potential adjustments based on experience and qualifications, as well as the opportunity for advancement, employee recognition, and team collaboration.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of our Pharmacy Management team as well as Hospital Administration, fulfills all legal and regulatory requirements, including evaluation, selection, procurement and distribution of drugs, counseling and professional consultation.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations as well as policies of the hospital and PharmD on Demand.
• Interprets physician medication orders.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals and related products for patient care by performing related duties.
• Responsible for supervising all onsite staff, including pharmacists and technicians.
• Ability to represent the hospital and PharmD on Demand in a positive and professional manner; ability to maintain customer confidentiality at all times; ability to comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices; ability to exercise judgment; ability to interact with all types of people; ability to maintain remain professional in all situations; ability to use time effectively.
• Utilizes pharmaceutical equipment to include automated dispensing machines, Laminar Flow Hoods and compounding equipment.
• Responsible for overseeing restock, maintenance management, contract renewals, etc. for automated dispensing machines
• P & T committee requirements as indicated per policy
• Med Exec committee policy as indicated per policy and hospital expectations
• Maintenance of all applicable accreditations and licenses
• Responsible for quality improvement initiatives as requested by the hospital and per policy
• Having a willingness to make changes to processes to improve efficiency and ultimately provide clinical support for patients
• Identify processes for improvements
• Responsible for all order entry during hours of operation and clinical patient reviews
• Responsible for Chargemaster upkeep
• Responsible for Formulary management both perpetually and in the EHR system
• Responsible for all things related to clinical informatics in and regarding the pharmacy department
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
• Works cooperatively with the remote pharmacists and responds to requests in a timely manner

Position Requirements

• Current Pharmacist licensure in applicable state(s)
• Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.

Schedule Requirements

• 30 - 40 hours/week

Top benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Continuing education support
• Membership Discounts
• Paid time off
• Social Events
• Growth opportunities