Director - Hospital Pharmacy - Ardmore, OK ($20,000 Sign on Bonus) SALARY: 170K

Position Overview

Responsible for directing the operations of the Acute Care Hospital Pharmacy. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards; directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of all pharmaceuticals and related substances/supplies; directs and participates in the department's planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource management activities.
Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the pharmacy to support the department's operations.
Coordinate operational efforts with hospital management to efficiently serve patients and customers.
Encourage staff involvement in activities that contribute to corporate vision and values.
Demonstrate a management style that emphasizes fairness, respect, and sensitivity to others, considering the common good and individual desires.
Utilize and follow Mercy's standard hiring practices; develop job descriptions and performance standards for all pharmacy positions.
Recognize unacceptable performance, coach individuals, develop performance improvement plans, and counsel as appropriate.
Maintain appropriate documentation of all performances and conduct timely performance reviews.
Facilitate conflict resolution between parties or groups.
Maintain confidentiality of medical information.
Plan for new services or changes/improvements in services.
Set department goals based on organizational mission and vision.
Encourage staff involvement in goal setting and decision-making process.
Manage all pharmaceutical distributive functions to meet licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate manpower needs and assign staff for maximum efficiency.
Communicate with staff one on one or in groups to share information and serve as a role model.
Promote team effort toward providing quality care for patients served.
Encourage creativity and innovation in staff and collaboration within and among team members.
Coordinate narcotic issues internally and throughout the hospital with Safety Department.
Schedule weekly assignments, holidays, and vacations for pharmacy staff with acceptable staffing.
Follow up on Quality Improvement Reports.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in the planning and utilization of resources.
Use financial reports to monitor day-to-day budget expenses and forecast fiscal process.
Assist Director of Pharmacy Services in preparing annual operational and capital budgets.
Identify measurable quality standards and monitor against them.
Use quality improvement tools and techniques to determine changes required to minimize errors and improve quality of output.
Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in pharmacy required.
Licensure: Current pharmacist license from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required; must also maintain Medication Therapy Services (MTS) certification on the license.
Experience: Minimum three years of practice experience and at least 3 years in pharmacy leadership required.
Certifications: Past experiences must have demonstrated leadership ability, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to apply sound principles of management and supervision.
Preferred: Minimum 3 years of supervisory duties.
Benefits

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

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