Director, Pharmacy-$$

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF Retirement Fund

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgive

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL seeks a Director of Pharmacy to oversee daily operations, ensure optimal pharmaceutical care, and supervise staff. The role includes formulary management, drug information dissemination, and collaboration with hospital leadership to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a PharmD or BS with state licensure, plus 3+ years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Illinois Pharmacist License is required.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience in a medical center pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy with Windows and pharmacy software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Records transacted business and participates in the pharmacy formulary system.
• Disseminates drug information to health care professionals and patients.
• Supervises Pharmacy computer systems and ensures security for medications.
• Acts as a voting member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Collaborates with department directors and hospital administration to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Pharmacy software applications

Job description

Director, Pharmacy-$$### Director, Pharmacy-$$Apply: LOC001 Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-3805**Our growth is creating great opportunities!** Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. **Shift**Days, Salaried**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**$40,000 Sign on Bonus available for external candidates with least 1-year experience** **POSITION PURPOSE:** Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis. Ensures appropriate pharmaceutical care is administered to patients of the medical center and its clinics. Supervises technical and assistant director pharmacy personnel involved in pharmacy operations. Analyzes systems and operations of the department via quality control measures in order to rectify problems. Coordinates all facets of operations within the department. Performs duties of a staff pharmacist as required. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Records transacted business and participates actively in the initiation, maintenance and control of the hospital and clinic formulary system.* Disseminates drug information to health care professionals and patients.* Supervises Pharmacy computer systems.* Ensures that the appropriate security processes and procedures are in place for medications throughout the medical center and clinics.* Functions as a voting member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of the Medical Staff.* Consults with other department directors, hospital administration and other hospital and clinic personnel. Initiates appropriate action to correct problem areas and supervises interactions between pharmacy personnel, hospital and clinic personnel and the public.* Responsible for the development of objectives for and monitoring actual performance of pharmacy care and patient/customer satisfaction in the Pharmacy.* Ensures appropriate orientation of all staff to work area or procedures prior to allowing independent work.* Demonstrate ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary team(s) to facilitate the improvement of patient care on a continuum* Meets basic job requirements for all managerial positions at CGH Medical Center.**SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required. Master’s degree preferred.* Current Illinois Pharmacist License.* Minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience in a medical center pharmacy setting preferred.* Demonstrated computer literacy with in-depth knowledge of Windows and pharmacy software applications.* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills required.* Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.**Compensation Range**$190,000.00 - $285,000.00**Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions**Health and Dental InsuranceIMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)Medical and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingLife InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityOptional InsurancesPaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement and Loan ForgivenessGift Shop DiscountCGH Day Care DiscountCGH Dietary DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramCGH Pharmacy DiscountCGH Vision Center DiscountThank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.### About UsExtraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference.As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve. From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.