Director Pharmacy - Infectious Diseases

Washington University; Missouri; On-site; USD 136,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit benefit

Retirement plan 403(b)

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in Saint Louis seeks a Pharmacy Operations Leader to manage daily pharmacy activities, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with licensure and policy standards.

The role includes budgeting, formulary decisions, and coordinating drug procurement, with emphasis on safety and quality in patient care and clinical trials. MS/IL licensure and leadership experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree - Pharmacy.
• Licensure: Missouri Board of Pharmacy license; pharmacist license in Illinois may be required depending on role.
• Work Experience: 5 years in Pharmacy; supervisory experience 2 years.
• Driver's license: Not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Staffs and schedules pharmacy personnel; supervises staff.
• Develops and maintains a department policy and procedures manual for the pharmacy.
• Interviews and hires all pharmacy staff; conducts performance evaluations.
• Oversees pharmacy drug budget; formulary; and drug purchasing contracts.
• Ensures compliance with clinical trials and sponsors; FDA, CALGB, NSABP, and RTOG; maintains licenses.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Oncology pharmacy

IV admixture

Cytotoxicity

Detail-oriented

Sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree - Pharmacy

Pharm.D. - Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Position manages and supervises daily operations of pharmacy, ensuring current licensure/registrations and supervising preparation/distribution of medications (including clinical trial medications) and maintenance of patient profiles.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Staffs and schedules pharmacy personnel. Supervises pharmacy staff, including discipline and adherence to policies and procedures. Develops and maintains a department policy and procedure manual for the pharmacy. Interviews and hires all pharmacy staff; conducts performance evaluations of all pharmacy staff, including merit increases and wage adjustments. Oversees pharmacy drug budget, establishes drug formulary, and reviews drug purchasing contracts. Oversees accurate billing of pharmaceuticals through charge reports generated by pharmacy. Supervises accurate preparation/labeling of medications in ensuring proper techniques/supplies are utilized in preparation of IV admixtures. Oversees pharmacy compliance with clinical trials and sponsors, including FDA, CALGB, NSABP, and RTOG. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, securing/renewing licenses and registrations as required. Provides physicians/staff/patients with appropriate information concerning therapeutic actions, interactions, adverse effects, and formulary status of medications. Participates in continuing education programs and pharmacy-related programs as required for license renewals and to maintain updated service.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Exposure to chemicals. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Pharmacy Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Pharmacist - Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Pharmacist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Work Experience: Pharmacy (5 Years), Supervisory (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Pharm.D. - Doctor of Pharmacy Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Oncology Pharmacy (5 Years) Skills: Cytotoxicity, Detail-Oriented, IV Admixture, Oncology Pharmacy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Practice, Sound Judgment

Grade & Salary Range

Grade S35 Salary Range $135,600.00 - $244,000.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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