Pediatric Pharmacy Division Director

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Pediatric Division Director to lead pharmacy services for pediatric patients. This role involves strategic planning, oversight of medication processes, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Pharm. D. degree, significant experience in hospital pharmacy, and a passion for advancing pharmacy practice. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will help shape the future of pediatric healthcare and ensure high standards of care for young patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure as a pharmacist in Maryland.
• Minimum of two to three years of hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication use process functions and ensure compliance with standards.
• Establish goals for pediatric pharmacy practice and foster employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy Practice

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Care Services

Employee Engagement

Education

Pharm. D. degree

ASHP accredited residency

MS, MBA, MPH or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Management Systems

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Pharmacy Patient Care Services and Population Health, the Pediatric Division Director is actively involved in the origin, planning, implementation, and operation of departmental projects and services for pediatric patients. In collaboration with the pharmacy leadership team and interdisciplinary pediatric leaders, the Division Director will establish short- and long-range goals and objectives for pediatric pharmacy practice. The leader will oversee the medication use process functions of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center including assuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards. They will maintain a lead role in the advancement of the profession of pharmacy and work closely with external customers and internal resources to develop, establish, provide, and monitor pharmacy services for direct patient care. The leader is responsible for fostering a workplace culture that optimizes employee engagement and retention. The Division Director will also work with pharmacy leaders across the system to achieve standards of care goals for all Johns Hopkins Medicine oncology patients.

The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is comprised of 209 pediatric beds, inclusive of intensive care, medicine, surgery, psychiatry, oncology, rehabilitation, and a pediatric emergency department. The Pediatric Pharmacy Division also provides pharmacy services for the Kennedy Krieger Institute, a 47-bed long-term pediatric inpatient care facility. The Department of Pharmacy, consistent with the mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine, places a priority on teaching, research and patient care. At Johns Hopkins Hospital, the department is responsible for providing acute care pharmacy services for a diverse population of medical, surgical, oncology, and pediatric patients, with additional services provided within the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center and affiliated clinics. Within the department, there are over 70 acute care and ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialists as well as 34 general and specialized pharmacy residents.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in Pharm. D. degree, or equivalent (B.S. plus 1-3 years of experience) required.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent experience is required.
• Advance training to obtain skills consistent with a MS, MBA, MPH, or equivalent managerial experience is required.
• Requires current licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Maryland.
• Board Certification and/or Fellowship of ASHP is desired.
• Minimum of two to three years of hospital pharmacy practice.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care