Pharmacy Director

Encompass Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health in Modesto, CA seeks a Pharmacy Director to oversee safe and efficient pharmacy services, lead a team, and implement evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes clinical care, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and participation on hospital committees to drive quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the State Board.
• PharmD degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Availability to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy operations, scheduling, and process improvements.
• Provide direct patient and pharmaceutical care.
• Lead clinical pharmacy practices and medication safety.
• Educate staff on pharmaceutical care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Controller to manage budgets.
• Lead hospital committees such as Quality Assurance and Pharmacy & Therapeutics.
• Celebrate staff achievements and foster development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting collaboration

Staff development

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Pharmacy Director

Encompass Health, the nation’s largest inpatient rehabilitation company, is seeking a Pharmacy Director to oversee safe and efficient pharmacy services, lead a team, and implement evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Convey the mission of the hospital and organization to pharmacy staff, holding them accountable for performance while motivating them to enhance and develop their capabilities.
• Oversee pharmacy department operations, including scheduling, continuous assessment, and implementation of process improvements to optimize department performance.
• Provide direct patient and pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in clinical health system pharmacy practices: antimicrobial stewardship, non-sterile and sterile drug preparation, controlled substances, hospital pharmacy accreditation, anticoagulation drug therapy management, and medication safety.
• Educate staff on pharmaceutical care and medication management, ensuring pharmacy compliance with local, state, and national regulations.
• Stay current with new medications, indications, and evidence‑based medicine.
• Collaborate with the Controller to prepare and manage departmental budgets for staffing, drugs, and supplies.
• Actively serve and lead hospital committees such as Quality Assurance, Formulary, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, MEC, and Safety.
• Celebrate achievements and victories of employees.

Qualifications

• Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board in the host state.
• Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, religious or legal holidays as required.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

EEO Statement

We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. Encompass Health provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.