Director of Pharmacy Services

MemorialCare; California, Laguna Hills (MO, CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Pharmacy Services to oversee pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role is vital for maintaining high-quality pharmaceutical care and involves collaboration with various departments to meet strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospital pharmacy practice, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to professional development and employee wellness, where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and operational excellence.

Benefits

High-quality health insurance options

Shift differentials

Extra shift incentives

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hospital pharmacy experience, including supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs pharmacy operations ensuring compliance and quality care.
• Leads performance improvement projects and manages budgets.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Pharmacy Operations Management

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Performance Improvement

Budget Management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist in California

Master’s in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

EPIC electronic medical record

Automated Dispensing Stations

RFID Technology

Job description

Title: Director of Pharmacy Services

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Pharmacy

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $196,000 - $ 269,600/annually

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for organizing and supervising all aspects of pharmacy operations to ensure compliance and safe medication use processes throughout the Medical Center. These areas may include but are not limited to the inpatient pharmacy and ambulatory infusion centers. This position is responsible for pharmacy related regulatory compliance including, but not limited to, cleanroom compliance, hazardous drug procedure compliance, and oversight of the 340b discount drug program. The Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for identifying and responding to internal and external forces that will impact pharmaceutical care with the medical center and/or health system. They collaborate with others to establish and achieve strategic goals. They review new and/or current technological and clinical practice changes and implement improvements as necessary. The Director of Pharmacy Services serves as a direct link between the health system, medical center, and department strategies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Directs the operations of the Department of Pharmacy
2. Designated as the Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist-in-charge
3. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations
4. Demonstrate leadership skills that positively contribute to the Medical Center and to the Health system.
5. Ensure optimal departmental operations and highest quality of pharmaceutical care
6. Identifies, conducts, and/or leads performance improvement projects
7. Exercises appropriate budgetary management
8. Oversees the 340b program execution at all associated covered entities site

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...MemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Five (5) years of hospital pharmacy practice experience including clinical practice (preferred)
• Three (3) years of hospital pharmacy supervisory experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of federal and state-specific laws/regulations governing pharmacy practice, including controlled substances and sterile compounding (hazardous and non-hazardous drug) regulations (preferred)
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 general practice pharmacy residency (preferred)
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-2 specialty pharmacy residency (preferred)
• Current Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties (e.g., BCPS, BCOP, etc) (preferred)
• Experience and knowledge of pharmacy technology and automation (e.g., automated dispensing stations, EPIC electronic medical record, central pharmacy automation, RFID technology, etc.) (preferred)
• General understanding of pharmacy inventory management (preferred)

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (required)
• Currently licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of California (required)
• Master’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, or Public Health or equivalent experience in a business role (preferred)