Executive Director, Pharmacy Services

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a seasoned Pharmacy Services leader to establish and direct a comprehensive program across hospital and ambulatory settings. You will supervise pharmacists and staff, drive budgeting, compliance, and performance, and coordinate with system leadership on program development and expansion.

The role requires licensure in Michigan, at least 5 years of management in pharmacy operations, and a track record of growing programs within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Pharmacist and controlled substance licensure required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of pharmacy operations with retail and/or clinical pharmacy experience with intravenous medication therapy.
• Five (5) years of management experience directing pharmacy operations and expanding programs, preferably in hospital environment.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and achieves strategic plan initiatives related to Pharmacy Services.
• Responsible for coordination of Pharmacy Services in conjunction with other departments and other McLaren Health Care Subsidiaries.
• Collaborates with other leaders to perform market research and analysis, develop pro formas as appropriate, and lead the implementation of the program development strategies and business planning determined in the strategic plans.
• Works in conjunction with other leadership, including CEOs and leadership of other McLaren hospitals, to establish departmental policies and procedures. Resolves issues and concerns related to the same.
• Oversight of management level employees including interview, selection, training, performance appraisal, work allocation and discipline. Travel regularly to offices/entities within service delivery area.
• Oversee/approve McLaren Pharmacy departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Prepares for changes in regulatory and reimbursement as it pertains to the Pharmacy Operations.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the business and the department (policies/procedures), meeting applicable accreditation standards, and state and federal guidelines.
• Develops in conjunction with finance Pharmacy budgets and is accountable for the expense and capital equipment expenses for the pharmacy retail locations.
• Ensures accuracy of inventory control practices.
• Becomes educated and proficient in the operation of the computer systems used by Pharmacy.
• Analyzes records on quality assurance, staff continuing education and other related record-keeping functions and takes appropriate action.
• Ensures cross training of personnel and assures maintenance of licensing and orientation records for staff.
• Plans, organizes and directs all phases of product distribution activities.
• Analyzes inventory reports and surplus stock lists to determine need for improvement in control methods; directs the initiation of corrective measures to restore satisfactory inventory control balance.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.
• Review results of billing activities and works with Finance Director to achieve AR goals.
• Responsible for revenue growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Operations leadership

Budget management

Revenue growth

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Inventory control

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Pharmacist license (MI)

Job description

McLaren Health Care seeks a seasoned Pharmacy Services leader to establish and direct a comprehensive program across hospital and ambulatory settings. You will supervise pharmacists and staff, drive budgeting, compliance, and performance, and coordinate with system leadership on program development and expansion.

The role requires licensure in Michigan, at least 5 years of management in pharmacy operations, and a track record of growing programs within a hospital environment.