Director Pharmacy Acute Care

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaconess Health System seeks a Pharmacy Director for Acute Care to oversee inpatient pharmacy operations, lead strategic initiatives, and ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective pharmaceutical services across the hospital and system.

This role directs operational leadership, financial management, CQI, staff development, and stakeholder engagement with physicians and administration to advance patient safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Required: BS Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Preferred: MBA or MHA.
• Minimum 3 years pharmacy management experience.
• 5+ years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inpatient pharmacy operations, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Leads strategic direction, programs, and system-wide integration of pharmacy services.
• Prepares and manages budgets, monitors productivity, formulary management, and contracts.
• Drives CQI activities and tracks performance metrics for quality improvement.
• Recruits, develops, evaluates, and supports pharmacy staff; fosters positive work culture.
• Collaborates with administration, physicians, and other departments on service delivery.
• Participates in hospital committees and system initiatives; resolves issues with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Quality improvement

Staff development

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

BS Pharmacy or PharmD

MBA or MHA

Job description

The Pharmacy Director for Acute Care oversees all inpatient pharmacy operations across Deaconess Health System. This role is responsible for strategic leadership, pharmaceutical care programs, drug distribution, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and personnel management. Ensures high‑quality, cost‑effective, and consistent pharmacy services aligned with hospital and system goals.

Operational Leadership — Directs acute care pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies. Develops and enforces policies to support patient safety and quality care.

Strategic Direction — Establishes departmental vision, plans and evaluates programs, and integrates pharmacy services into system-wide initiatives.

Financial Management — Prepares and manages operating and capital budgets, monitors productivity, oversees formulary management, negotiates contracts, and evaluates programs for cost‑effectiveness.

Performance & Quality Improvement — Leads CQI activities, tracks performance metrics, ensures safety and compliance systems are in place, and drives continuous improvement.

Staff Leadership — Recruits, hires, evaluates, and develops pharmacy personnel. Defines performance expectations, supports staff education, and fosters a healthy work environment.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement — Collaborates with administration, physicians, and other departments. Responds to patient concerns, supports service recovery, and builds loyalty through communication and problem-solving.

Committee & System Participation — Participates in hospital committees, quality teams, and system initiatives. Serves as a consultant for joint ventures.

Communicates mission, vision, and goals effectively.

Guides leaders and staff in problem-solving and resource management.

Manages change, builds consensus, and makes sound decisions.

Ensures quality, safety, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Uses feedback and data to drive improvements and service excellence.

Education Requirements

Required: BS Pharmacy or PharmD

Preferred: MBA or MHA

Experience Requirements

Required: Minimum 3 years pharmacy management

Preferred: 5+ years hospital pharmacy experience

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