Director of Pharmacy - Lead Clinical Excellence & Growth

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead all aspects of pharmacy operations. The role focuses on directing staff, enforcing policies, and managing budgets while maintaining accreditation and quality of care.

The incumbent will develop departmental goals, supervise operations, and integrate evidence-based practices to support Safe, effective patient care in a Lifepoint Health facility located in Las Cruces, NM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and NM Pharmacist license required.
• Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, MBA) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Directs operations including patient care, information systems, service levels, and complaint management.
• Plans staffing: hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
• Prepares and monitors budgets and ensures compliance; coordinates internal/external audits.
• Creates an environment that fosters professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Skills

Staff mentoring

Policy development

Budget accountability

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

NM Pharmacist license

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead all aspects of pharmacy operations. The role focuses on directing staff, enforcing policies, and managing budgets while maintaining accreditation and quality of care.

The incumbent will develop departmental goals, supervise operations, and integrate evidence-based practices to support Safe, effective patient care in a Lifepoint Health facility located in Las Cruces, NM.