Pharmacy Director

Citizens Medical Center

Victoria (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

STD, LTD Disability

Supplemental Life, AD&D

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Employer paid life insurance

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Paid Time Off & Sick leave

Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness

Hospital-paid immunizations

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Director to oversee inpatient and employee-retail pharmacy operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant services. You will drive strategic planning, develop staff, and coordinate with administration and clinical leadership.

Strong leadership in pharmacy practice, 5+ years of management experience, and a Texas license are required; PharmD or MBA/MS is preferred. This role supports a comprehensive benefits package in a not-for-profit hospital.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience; progressive healthcare leadership or management with 5+ staff supervision.
Current, active, and unencumbered Texas Pharmacy License.
Excellent communication and relationship skills to collaborate with administration, clinicians, and vendors; empower staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong organization and analytical abilities; deep knowledge of pharmacy laws; EHR proficiency.
Preferred: PharmD or MBA/MS; LEAN processes.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages all hospital pharmacy operations (inpatient and employee-retail).
Develops and implements departmental goals aligned with hospital mission and strategic plans.
Recruits, hires, evaluates, develops, and retains staff; manages performance and scheduling.

Skills

Communication and relationship skills

Staff development

Microsoft Office Suite

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Leadership in pharmacy practice

Financial acumen

Knowledge of pharmacy laws

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

The Pharmacy Director oversees all clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the inpatient and employee retail pharmacy. Responsible for strategic planning, day-to-day operations, pharmaceutical care, clinical and distributive services, financial management, legal responsibility and personnel management of the pharmacy. Accountable for 340B drug pricing program participation and regulatory reporting/ compliance. Collaborates with hospital administration, medical staff, and nursing leadership to align pharmacy services with organizational goals.

Job Specific:

Leads and manages all pharmacy operations within the hospital, including inpatient and employee-retail pharmacy services. (EF)
Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives aligned with the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, and other identified needs. (EF)
Recruits, hires, evaluates, develops, and retains qualified staff; manages employee performance and competencies; and establishes staffing patterns and schedules appropriate to workload and operational needs. (EF)
Collaborates with hospital administration, medical staff, nursing leadership, and other key stakeholders to coordinate timely, accurate, efficient, and effective pharmacy services that support safe and appropriate patient care. (EF)
Provides leadership for medication safety initiatives, including oversight of medication-use processes, adverse medication event prevention, and maintenance of the IV pump drug library. (EF)
Provides oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to support regulatory compliance, program integrity, audit readiness, and effective coordination with internal departments and external partners. (EF)
Coordinates activities of and provides leadership for the Medication Use Committee. (EF)
Collaborates with the Medical Staff to develop and maintain hospital formulary and medication therapy guidelines. (EF)
Ensures departmental compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards, including federal, state, and local requirements and those established by DNV, CMS, ISMP, and ASHP. (EF)
Develops, reviews, revises, implements, and enforces pharmacy department policies and procedures (EF)
Develops, implements, and monitors departmental performance and quality improvement activities using data, patient safety outcomes, and patient satisfaction measures; participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives (EF)
Prepares and manages the department’s operating and capital budgets; monitors financial performance; identifies opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency. (EF)
Ensures appropriate pharmacy charge capture and billing systems are developed, maintained, and monitored. (EF)
Manages departmental resources, including equipment, supplies, space, technology, and other resources necessary to support effective pharmacy operations. (EF)
Participates in the evaluation and selection of outside vendors and service providers needed to support effective pharmacy operations.
Maintains professional knowledge and competency through continuing education, professional affiliations, and review of current literature and evidence-based pharmacy practices.
Participates in hospital committees, hospital-sponsored programs and activities, and civic community activities, as requested.

Hospital:

Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
Performs within the professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution

Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Master’s degree (MBA, M.S.)

EXPERIENCE

Required: Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience; Progressive healthcare leadership or management experience with evidence of supervising a team of 5 or more.

Preferred: 340B program and Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPD)

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Communication and relationship skills necessary to collaborate with hospital administration, healthcare providers, cross-functional teams, and vendors; ability to empower and develop staff; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent organization skills and attention to detail; excellent analytical, problem-solving skills; evidence of leadership in pharmacy practice; strong financial acumen; deep knowledge of pharmacy laws; electronic health record (EHR) proficiency.

Preferred: Experience with LEAN processes.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Current, active, and unencumbered Texas Pharmacy License

Preferred: Preceptor license from the State Board of Pharmacy

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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