Inpatient Director of Pharmacy

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 123,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Lewiston, ME seeks a Director of Pharmacy to plan, direct and oversee all hospital pharmacy services. This role ensures regulatory compliance and optimal patient care while managing the department's budget and leading staff.

Responsibilities include policy development, vendor coordination, scheduling, and collaboration with clinical leaders to meet hospital goals. Strong leadership and Maine licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Must be a in good standing licensed Pharmacist in Maine or able to obtain licensure.
• Inpatient/hospital experience required.
• Management experience required.
• Sterile compounding experience preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and healthcare professionals.
• Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.
• May require vendor credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Manages the pharmacy budget with profit and loss responsibility.
• Participates in hospital committee meetings to enhance practice and patient care.
• Conducts meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and coach as needed.
• Purchases drugs and supplies per GPO bids and best practices.
• Maintains scheduling, hires, fires and performance management of staff.
• Develops and updates a Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
• Performs pharmacy tasks including filling and taking orders per policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Management experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal HealthPharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.Job SummaryThe Director of Pharmacy plans, organizes and directs all functions of the pharmacy services. This job assures all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice. The Director of Pharmacy maintains a professional presence throughout the hospital and develops relationships with hospital clinical and non-clinical leaders. This job assures pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. In addition to providing managerial leadership to the pharmacy, the Director, Pharmacy maintains financial responsibility for the pharmacy and ensures the department delivers on hospital goals and objectives.ResponsibilitiesManages the pharmacy budget and all aspects related to the financial program including profit and loss responsibility.Participates in hospital committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.Conducts one on one and team meetings with pharmacy staff to review performance and provide coaching as necessary.Purchases drugs and supplies in accordance with GPO bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.Maintains the pharmacy scheduling in addition to hiring, firing and performance management of pharmacy staff members.Develops, maintains, and updates a pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual for the department to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory guidelines.Performs pharmacy related tasks including filling and taking orders in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD.Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Maine or able to obtain licensure.Inpatient/hospital experience required.Management experience required.Sterile compounding experience preferred.340B program experience preferred.Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.May require vendor credentialing.What is expected of you and others at this levelManages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.Ensures employees operate within guidelines.Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.Gains consensus from various parties involved.Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $193,930.Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 12/27/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click here