Director of Pharmacy

Memorial Physician Practices; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Director of Pharmacy for our new El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sunnyvale. The Director will oversee the pharmacy's operations, ensuring compliance and improving services provided.

The ideal candidate will possess management experience, a BS in Pharmacy, and a minimum of five years' experience in hospital pharmacy. The salary range for this position is $185,000-$220,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in hospital pharmacy desirable.
• Current state license to practice pharmacy required.
• Experience in management/leadership skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the pharmacy.
• Develop goals and procedures for departmental operation.
• Drive installation of new pharmacy procedures.
• Encourage team development through education.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory management.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BS Pharmacy

PharmD and/or MBA/MS

Job description

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Your experience matters

El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital 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. By 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. Come join us on our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 52 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

How you'll contribute

A Director of Pharmacy who excels in this role:

• Demonstrates administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management.
• Develops goals, objectives, policies and procedures for departmental operation.
• Works to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Keeps leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems.
• Drives installation and implementation of new services, procedures and pharmacy automation products.
• Fosters teamwork throughout the organization.
• Develops and executes Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations.
• Demonstrates skills in measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance.
• Encourages professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education.
• Manages the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching and mentoring.
• Reviews and approves Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff.
• Meets regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations.
• Develops, implements and monitors appropriate staffing plans based on factors such as acuity and census.
• Coordinates and facilitates the performance reviews within the organizations recommended time frame using appropriate methods of assessing staff competence.
• Provides oversight for purchasing and inventory management.
• Demonstrates understanding of JC Standards, HCFA, CARF and State Standards and monitors department's compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: BS Pharmacy required, PharmD and/or MBA/MS (or equivalent education/experience) preferred.
• Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.
• Experience: Minimum five years' experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Additional requirements: Demonstrated management/leadership skills and/or program management.

About Us

El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility committed to offering exceptional care to the Sunnyvale community. We are 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.

Salary Range: $185,000-$220,000 per year

EEOC Statement

El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.