Director, Pharmacy

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead the inpatient pharmacy department at our San Antonio-area facility. You will oversee drug distribution, verification, storage, and staffing while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Texas licensure, a strong track record in acute-care leadership, and excellent communication and IT skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape clinical pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice pharmacy in Texas required.
• Master's degree in business or health care administration preferred.
• Minimum five years in a pharmacy leadership role in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Directs the inpatient pharmacy department operations including physician order verification, storage, security, distribution, staffing and equipment use.
• Ensures compliance with USP 797, TJC, Texas State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides strategic leadership for continuous improvements of pharmacy operations.
• Communicates effectively with staff and represents pharmacy in meetings and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Texas licensure to practice

Master's in business or health care administration preferred

5+ years pharmacy leadership in acute care

Job description

Director, Pharmacy - University Health Babcock SpecialtyHospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health is Leading the Way

For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

Directs the overall operation of the inpatient pharmacy department including, but not limited to, physician order verification for accuracy and appropriateness, drug storage, medication security and distribution, staffing and assuring appropriate use of equipment and other resources.

• Assures compliance with USP 797 in Sterile Processing and compliance with TJC, Texas State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides strategic leadership in continuous improvements of pharmacy operations.
• Communicates effectively with staff and other professional colleagues and represents pharmacy in meetings and multi-disciplinary teams as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Texas is required.
• Master's degree in business or health care administration is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a pharmacy leadership position in the acute care setting.
• Strong communications and computer skills is required.

LICENSURE

• Licensure or license eligible to practice pharmacy in the State of Texas is required.
• Must be registered with the Texas state Board of Pharmacy as a Preceptor.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Extensive ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance