Director of Pharmacy Operations & Formulary Strategy

The University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Pharmacy administrator to lead and coordinate the Pharmacy Department, ensuring cost-effective pharmacology therapy and timely protocol implementation across service areas.

The role includes reviewing formulary changes, supervising operations, and directing performance improvement while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. A Pharm.D. and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree required.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

Responsibilities

• Works with physicians and pharmacy staff to administer cost effective pharmacology therapy with a timely protocol.
• Reviews, monitors, and recommends changes to prescription programs and formulary, including limitations, pre-authorizations, exceptions, and non-covered items.
• Directs and coordinates functions of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with government rules and regulations.
• Directs performance improvement activities for the department and reviews opportunities for cost reductions through formulary control.
• Ensures the quality and cost effectiveness of departmental operations and patient care services throughout the assigned service areas or patient care locations.
• Implements procedures according to hospital policies and legal requirements.
• Analyzes records for prescribing trends and inappropriate usage.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Training

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Job description

The University of Miami seeks a Pharmacy administrator to lead and coordinate the Pharmacy Department, ensuring cost-effective pharmacology therapy and timely protocol implementation across service areas.

The role includes reviewing formulary changes, supervising operations, and directing performance improvement while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. A Pharm.D. and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.