Pharmacy Director

Veracity Solutions; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Director in Lewiston, ID to lead pharmacy operations within a rural area. The role requires strong operational skills, at least five years of hospital pharmacy experience, and prior director-level responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will coordinate pharmacy services, oversee budget management, and ensure compliance with hospital policies, while building collaborative relationships with healthcare staff. Opportunities include developing outpatient programs and enhancing pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Idaho.
• Minimum of five years of hospital pharmacy experience, including at least three years at director level.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pharmacy services through communication with medical and nursing staff.
• Review and institute policies for pharmaceutical care delivery.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget.
• Administer personnel functions including evaluations and staffing schedules.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and hospital policies.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Operational and clinical background

Motivated

Collaborative

Strong business background

Education

Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Director - Lewiston, ID 83501

Full Time Job

Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Must-Haves

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Idaho
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum of five (5) years of hospital pharmacy experience, including at least three (3) years of director‑level experience

Primary Duties

• Coordinate pharmacy services through active communication with medical staff, nursing staff, and other hospital staff, and participate in committees: Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Opiate Stewardship, and Medication Safety.
• Review, revise, monitor, and institute policies and procedures to maintain and improve pharmaceutical care delivery.
• Prepare annual budget, project budget increases for new therapeutic agents, and monitor operations to stay within budgetary guidelines.
• Administer personnel functions including performance evaluations, salary actions, counseling/disciplinary action, staffing schedules, and staff development.
• Ensure proper records and documentation are maintained as required by law and hospital policy (Narcotic control, tax‑free alcohol documents, purchasing and receiving documents, quality assurance documents, JCAHO documents).
• Assist with distributive and clinical functions within the department.
• Coordinate and adhere to inventory management and supply chain initiatives in collaboration with Material Management.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Idaho
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of hospital pharmacy experience, including at least three (3) years of director‑level experience

Mandatory / Must Have Criteria

• Motivated and not afraid of work and larger projects
• Strong operational and clinical background
• Collaborative with staff members, eager to delegate duties and support opportunities
• Not afraid to drive accountability across a department
• Strong business background
• Takes initiative to learn independently

Opportunities for the New Hire

• Build Med Rec Tech position
• Delegate and work closely with a cross‑trained and motivated staff in a team environment
• Complete build of outpatient Pharmacy Diabetes Program already in the works
• Rebuild Pharmacy Module within an EHR
• Develop quality policy and procedures
• Implement best practice standards across several operational areas within the pharmacy
• Change remote pharmacy service provider and implement plan of succession from Medi‑star to Pipeline

Challenges in Filling this Role

Rural area; limited shopping availability & current housing market.