Pharmacy Director — Lead Patient-Centric Care & Innovation

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead and oversee the hospital's pharmacy services, aligning with hospital policy and state and federal laws. This role drives patient care initiatives and department performance.

You will guide drug information, provide staff education, supervise pharmacists, and ensure safe, cost-effective pharmacotherapy while participating in hospital committees and new program development.

Qualifications

• B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Five years hospital leadership experience or PGY2 leadership residency preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing pharmacy services required.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria interpretation, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics; familiarity with new medications and technology required.
• Current Pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Current Consultant Pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy if applicable (FL only) required.
• Controlled Substance License in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy if applicable. Required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality improvement, fiscal, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives with upper management.
• Directs the dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, patients, and staff.
• Assists staff pharmacists in discharge of routine duties as necessary.
• Directs activities and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel.
• Imparts therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Leads development, implementation and evaluation of new programs and acts as a consultant.
• Anticipates needs of customers/suppliers to ensure effective departmental operations.
• Promotes teamwork among staff, peers, physicians, and others; supports multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Oversees department planning, goals consistent with Hospital and Pharmacy Shared Services.
• Maintains controls of department functions and ensures smooth operations.
• Ensures compliance with JCAHO, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulations; safety planning.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Education & training

Education

B.S. or PharmD from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Five years hospital leadership experience or PGY2 leadership residency

Job description

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is seeking a Director of Pharmacy to lead and oversee the hospital's pharmacy services, aligning with hospital policy and state and federal laws. This role drives patient care initiatives and department performance.

You will guide drug information, provide staff education, supervise pharmacists, and ensure safe, cost-effective pharmacotherapy while participating in hospital committees and new program development.