PHARMACY DIRECTOR, Full Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Generous PTO

Health plans

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV, part of Universal Health Services, Inc., is seeking a Pharmacy Director to lead the Pharmacy Department, ensuring compliance with patient care quality standards across all ages.

The role directs purchasing, inventory, policy development, budgeting and education; requires Nevada pharmacist licensure, at least five years in management, and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist licensure in Nevada.
• At least five years in a management role.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing Pharmacy Department operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Monitors activities of the Pharmacy Department and takes appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Collaborates with nursing and medical staff to address Pharmacy Department issues for all patients from newborn to elderly.
• Monitors provision of patient pharmaceutical care to optimize safety and reduce errors.
• Coordinates development, revision, implementation and communication of policies and standards for the Pharmacy Department in line with hospital policies and regulations.

Education

Nevada Pharmacist license

5+ years management experience

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

What we at Northern Nevada Medical Center value:

• Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
• Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient’s shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
• Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient’s lives.
• Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
• Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
• Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
• Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.

This Pharmacy Director opportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. this individual will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Pharmacy Department; ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborns to the elderly; directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals and related substances and supplies; participates in the department’s planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education and human resources activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborates with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing Pharmacy Department operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Monitors activities of the Pharmacy Department and takes appropriate action as necessary to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Collaborates closely with the nursing and medical staffs and other clinical department managers in addressing Pharmacy Department issues as they are related to the services provided to all patients ranging from the newborn to the elderly. Understands that there are dosage variations between newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics and knows where to find appropriate information.
• Monitors the provision of patient pharmaceutical care to optimize patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Coordinates the development/revision, implementation and communication of policies, guidelines and standards for the Pharmacy Department in accordance with the hospital’s policies, Joint Commisionmedication management standards, federal and state regulations.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist certification or licensure in the State of Nevada.
• At least five (5) years experience in a management role
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.