Director of Pharmacy Services

Littleton-Regional-Healthcare; Littleton (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans with employer

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance options

EAP

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Littleton Regional Healthcare in Littleton, NH seeks a Director of Pharmacy Services to lead the hospital and retail pharmacy operations. You will oversee staffing, formulary management, regulatory compliance, and budget execution while partnering with clinical staff to optimize patient care.

This role requires a PharmD or equivalent, NH license, and at least three years of hospital leadership experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy with a PharmD or RPH with equivalent experience.
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of New Hampshire.
• Three or more years of hospital experience with demonstrated administrative ability.

Responsibilities

• Directs, organizes, plans, and coordinates all activities of the hospital and retail Pharmacy Departments.
• Lead team development, program planning, service line growth, and budgeting for pharmacy operations.

Skills

Hospital Pharmacy Leadership

Administrative Management

Licensed Pharmacist NH

Education

PharmD or equivalent

NH Pharmacist License

Job description

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Director of Pharmacy Services

Full Time Professionals Littleton, NH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2561

At Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH), we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees while fostering a workplace rooted in respect, teamwork, and service to our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans (403(b) and/or 457(b)) with employer match eligibility
• Generous earned time off (ETO) and paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs and additional employee resources

Benefit eligibility and offerings may vary based on employment status and position.

SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Pharmacy Services directs, organizes, plans, and coordinates all activities of the hospital and retail Pharmacy Departments. The Director of Pharmacy Services assumes leadership and responsibility for the operation of those departments and works collaboratively with all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The Director studies, plans, organizes, and ensures all pharmacy product is available. Responsibilities include team development, program planning, service line growth, and monitoring of financial and human resources process improvements.

• Supports and contributes to the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery.
• Participates in and accepts responsibility for functions delegated by the Chief Operating Officer. Ensures compliance with State and Federal requirements and the requirements of other governing agencies.
• Maintains annually required federal and state permits and licenses and the proper documentation. Controls, evaluates, represents and reports on behalf of the Pharmacy Department to the State board of Pharmacy and Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Negotiates contracts and purchasing agreements with vendors, wholesalers and organizations for pharmaceutical supplies and equipment.
• Maintains the medication formulary.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians and the community.
• Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information at all times.
• Assess personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of personnel.
• Participates in planning and monitoring the capital and operational budget for assigned departments.
• Completes/contributes to performance appraisals of staff in conjunction with clinical counterpart.
• Facilitates educational needs of staff within each unit and assists in developing professional growth plans of the staff.
• Participates in the event management process and follow up with staff involved in events. Facilitates education and process improvements necessary.
• Participates in unit and organizational policy and decision making.
• Participates in the continuous Quality Improvement of the department.
• Collaborates with the Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee as well as Drug Diversion

Team.

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

SUPERVISES: All hospital and retail pharmacy pharmacists as well as technicians.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Patients, families, LRH employees, vendors and medical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy with a PharmD or RPH with equivalent experience. Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of New Hampshire.

Experience/SpeciaIized Skills: Three or more years of hospital experience with demonstrated administrative ability. Past administrative or directorship responsibilities are desirable. Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and lead with conviction.

Required Education/Course(s)/Training: See Qualifications.

Preferred Certification/Registration: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly spends more than 50% of workday standing and walking. Frequently lifts light to average loads.