PHARMACY DIRECTOR, Full Time

WebHealth Network Media Inc; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Director of Pharmacy in Sparks, NV to lead the Pharmacy Department and ensure compliant, high-quality pharmaceutical services.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, daily operations, clinical and distributive services, and strong collaboration with nursing and medical staff to safeguard patient safety and optimize care across all ages.

Qualifications

• BS Pharm degree and Nevada pharmacist license.
• Minimum 5 years in pharmacy leadership; 8–10 years preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations; MS Office proficiency.
• Experience as director/assistant director or clinical manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hospital administration to plan and direct Pharmacy Department operations.
• Monitor Pharmacy Department activities for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with nursing/medical staff on pharmacy-related issues across patient ages.
• Ensure patient pharmaceutical care to optimize safety and reduce errors.
• Develop, implement and communicate policies and standards per hospital and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Patient safety

Communication skills

Education

BS Pharm (Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy)

Nevada Pharmacist License

BLS/ACLS certifications

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

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: Show Contact Details https://www.nnmc.com

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the operations of Pharmacy Services, including strategic planning, day to day operations, pharmaceutical care, clinical and distributive services, financial management and personnel management. The Director of Pharmacy is also responsible for ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal services; meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements and complies with all applicable procedures, codes and standards of the organization.

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 Commision medication management standards, federal and state regulations

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

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About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. Show Contact Details www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharm)
• Current Pharmacist License in the State of Nevada.
• Minimum of five years (5) required. Eight to ten years preferred. Prior experience as a director of pharmacy, an assistant director of pharmacy or clinical manager.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy operations. Software skills using MS office, proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel, some knowledge of MS Access. Automation experience with knowledge of reporting features (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotic

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.