Director of Pharmacy
Note:
This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the XYZ office. Refer to them in the job description as “our client” for anonymity.
Title: Pharmacy Director
Location: Kingman, KS
About our client:
Our client is a leading hospital committed to providing exceptional healthcare services that surpass the expectations of patients and the community. They are dedicated to fostering a work-life balance and offer various outdoor activities in a small-town setting, while being within reach of a larger city.
Job Description:
- Registered pharmacist and valid license in the state of Kansas
- Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy
- PharmD degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmacy management/leadership
Qualifications:
- Possess professional, prompt, accurate, courteous, collaborative, respectful, and detail-oriented attributes
Why this is a great opportunity:
- Full-time position
- Compensation range of $127,000-$200,000 based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package with potential relocation/sign-on bonus
Responsibilities:
- Directing and coordinating activities and functions of the hospital pharmacy, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and legal requirements
- Analyzing prescribing trends, excessive usage, and reporting findings to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee on a quarterly basis
- Preparing pharmacy budget and required department reports for hospital administrators
- Providing drug application and characteristics advice to hospital physicians and mid-levels during medical staff meetings
- Ensuring safe, legal, and ethical practices through quality assurance techniques
- Organizing daily activities and staffing needs to ensure timely completion of assignments and attendance at required meetings
- Ensuring pharmacy staff has necessary skills and equipment for optimal pharmaceutical care
- Conducting routine checks on Pyxis units, reconciling narcotic documentation, and clarifying medication administration records
- Promptly, accurately, and courteously responding to physician, nursing, and patient requests for patient care
- Utilizing CPOE for physician orders
- Supervising medication area refills and maintaining controlled substance security and control
- Managing pharmaceutical and supply orders while maintaining inventory control
- Assisting in the maintenance of the 340B drug program
- Reviewing and revising department policies and procedures
- Coordinating clinical pharmacy services, including drug information requests, drug therapy monitoring, patient education, and responding to code blue situations
- Maintaining all necessary licenses and permits as required by the Kansas Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and Medicare
- Coordinating drug recalls and implementing a process for the control of outdated medications
Additional Information:
This is a hands-on Director position in a not-for-profit acute care hospital with under 50 beds. The previous Director has relocated to a larger facility. The department consists of 6 full-time employees (including the Director) and one part-time employee. The pharmacy department is located in a secured room within the nursing wing.
If you are a dedicated pharmacist looking for a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Join our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!