PHARMACY DIRECTOR -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

UNM Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee Pharmacy programs and ensure quality patient care. The role requires technical supervision, development of educational programs, and compliance with regulations.

Applicants should have a graduate degree in pharmacy, a New Mexico pharmacist license, and five years of relevant experience. Excellent skills in supervision and patient safety are essential for success in this role.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• 5 years directly related experience is essential.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and oversee Pharmacy assigned programs.
• Supervise employees and ensure patient services meet needs.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical services functions within pharmacy.

Skills

Supervision

Quality Management

Patient Services

Communication

Patient Safety

Education

Program Graduate

Pharmacist License in New Mexico

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Pharmacy - Admin

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary

Directs, manages and oversees Pharmacy assign programs, activities and operations. Ensures adherence to established policies and procedures. Prepares and presents in-service educational programs to medical and pharmacy staff. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives
• QUALITY - Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure continued quality of care
• QUALITY - Monitor and evaluate the efficiency of department programs and activities; identifies and recommends areas of improvement
• SUPPLY - Assist in coordinating the annual hospital drug bids
• SUPPLY - Maintain invoices and purchase orders; ensure prompt payment by utilizing discount offers
• PROJECTS - Establish and monitor investigational drug projects
• REPORTS - Prepare and maintain a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required; identify and recommend areas of improvement through data research and statistical analysis
• PATIENT SERVICES - Ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner consistent with patient needs
• COORDINATION - Coordinate pharmaceutical services functions within pharmacy to include drug distribution, purchasing and procurement activities in a cost-effective manner
• PATIENT CARE - Develop, implement and monitor clinical pharmacy programs to include Medication Usage Evaluation (MUE) programs
• DOCUMENTATION - Prepare monographs for drugs going the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• SUPERVISION - Coordinate clinical clerkship rotations for pharmacy students
• PATIENT CARE - Manage formulary and non-formulary drug approvals and criteria enforcement
• DOCUMENTATION - Prepare, publish and distribute Pharmacy and Therapeutics newsletter
• COMMUNICATION - Develop and submit proposals and articles; conduct presentations at educational and research meetings
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'

Qualifications

Education

Essential

• Program Graduate

Nonessential

• Doctorate Degree
• Master's Degree

Education specialization

Essential

• Accredited College of Pharmacy

Nonessential

• Pharmacy
• Business or Healthcare Related Discipline

Experience

Essential

5 years directly related experience

Nonessential

No preferred experience

Credentials

Essential

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Pharmacist License in New Mexico

Nonessential

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• PALS

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential Working Conditions

• Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
• Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Relocation Assistance Available