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Director of Pharmacy
Vernal, UT | Full-Time | Day Shift | Exempt
Salary: $146,900 – $198,000
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000
An established, Joint Commission–accredited rural hospital is seeking an experienced
Director of Pharmacy
to lead pharmacy operations and clinical services. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands‑on impact in a close‑knit healthcare environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.
The Director of Pharmacy plays a critical leadership role in ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication management while supporting organizational goals, staff development, and evidence‑based clinical practice.
Position Overview The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the pharmacy department. This includes clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, staff management, budgeting, and quality improvement. The role ensures pharmacy services align with clinical, legal, ethical, and organizational standards while supporting high‑quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations
Direct and manage all pharmacy department activities to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, policies, and performance standards.
Oversee daily operations including patient care delivery, service levels, and issue resolution.
Integrate evidence‑based practices into pharmacy operations and clinical protocols.
Staff Management
Plan, hire, orient, train, evaluate, and develop pharmacy staff.
Manage scheduling, performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuing education.
Foster a professional environment that supports growth, accountability, and collaboration.
Compliance & Quality
Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, state and federal pharmacy laws).
Coordinate and lead internal and external audits.
Maintain quality assurance and medication safety initiatives.
Financial Management
Prepare, monitor, and manage the pharmacy department budget.
Ensure operations remain within allocated funding while maintaining service quality.
Requirements Required Qualifications
Current
Utah Pharmacist License
(active and in good standing).
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
from an accredited pharmacy school.
Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital or healthcare pharmacy operations.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, medication safety, and clinical standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
degree.
Prior experience leading pharmacy operations in a hospital or rural healthcare setting.
Benefits Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$146,900 – $198,000
$20,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short‑and-long‑term disability coverage
Paid family leave and generous paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Tuition assistance, certification support, and loan assistance
Wellness programs including mental health support, virtual care, and fitness benefits
Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
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Director of Pharmacy
to lead pharmacy operations and clinical services. This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands‑on impact in a close‑knit healthcare environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.
The Director of Pharmacy plays a critical leadership role in ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication management while supporting organizational goals, staff development, and evidence‑based clinical practice.
Position Overview The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the pharmacy department. This includes clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, staff management, budgeting, and quality improvement. The role ensures pharmacy services align with clinical, legal, ethical, and organizational standards while supporting high‑quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations
Direct and manage all pharmacy department activities to meet departmental and organizational objectives.
Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, policies, and performance standards.
Oversee daily operations including patient care delivery, service levels, and issue resolution.
Integrate evidence‑based practices into pharmacy operations and clinical protocols.
Staff Management
Plan, hire, orient, train, evaluate, and develop pharmacy staff.
Manage scheduling, performance reviews, corrective actions, and continuing education.
Foster a professional environment that supports growth, accountability, and collaboration.
Compliance & Quality
Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, state and federal pharmacy laws).
Coordinate and lead internal and external audits.
Maintain quality assurance and medication safety initiatives.
Financial Management
Prepare, monitor, and manage the pharmacy department budget.
Ensure operations remain within allocated funding while maintaining service quality.
Requirements Required Qualifications
Current
Utah Pharmacist License
(active and in good standing).
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
from an accredited pharmacy school.
Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital or healthcare pharmacy operations.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, medication safety, and clinical standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
degree.
Prior experience leading pharmacy operations in a hospital or rural healthcare setting.
Benefits Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary:
$146,900 – $198,000
$20,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short‑and-long‑term disability coverage
Paid family leave and generous paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Tuition assistance, certification support, and loan assistance
Wellness programs including mental health support, virtual care, and fitness benefits
Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
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