Director, Pharmacy

Lifepoint Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Gilbert seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead clinical and operational pharmacy services within an acute rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes patient care, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership.

You will develop departmental goals, manage budgets, and foster professional growth while ensuring HIPAA and quality standards are met. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a related field preferred.
• AZ Pharmacist License required or eligible.
• Experience leading pharmacy services in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards in alignment with regulations.
• Directs departmental operations, including patient care delivery and compliance with HIPAA.
• Manages staffing, hiring, orientation, evaluation, and ongoing education.
• Prepares and monitors budgets; coordinates internal/external audits.
• Fosters professional growth and implements evidence-based practices.
• Ensures attendance, policy adherence, and confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate Degree in related field

AZ Pharmacist License

Job description

Job Title: Director, Pharmacy

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Gilbert is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aDirector of Pharmacyjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Gilbert rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How you'll contribute

ADirector of Pharmacywho excels in this role:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

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 andpart-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.

What we're looking for

• Doctorate Degree in related field preferred
• Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
• AZ Pharmacist License

More about

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitalis a state-of-the-40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Rehabilitation programs that provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Offering customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

EEOC Statement

"Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.