Director of Pharmacy

Position SummaryUnder administrative direction, assesses, plans develops, implements, and evaluates pharmacy services with 24 - hr responsibility for total department management. Controls, monitors, and manages all professional, technical, and financial aspects of department operations. Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a hospital's pharmacy services. Maintains contact with other department heads, medical staff, and nursing staff to determine needs, resolve problems, improve processes and promote effective drug therapy.Position RequirementsTravel:Not required.Work Sponsorship Available:NoEducation Requirements:Masters Degree PreferredBackground / Testing:RequiredSkills and QualificationsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and laws pertaining to the preparation, storage, procurement use, and disposal of medications in the practice of Pharmacy for the State of Washington Knowledge of and ability to apply new medications and technology Knowledge of JCAHO and other accreditation requirements Knowledge of effective management techniques Demonstrated ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees Competency in leadership Ability to collaborate with other health care providers and leaders Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally with patients, other health care providers, and leaders Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time Ability to independently analyze situations, including market and business trends, recognize problems, search out pertinent facts, reach conclusions, and make recommendations, and implement solutionsPre-Screening QuestionsDoes the pharmacist have 5 years inpatient pharmacy management experience?Has the pharmacist worked with electronic medical records?Has the pharmacist worked with outpatient pharmacy centers?Position DescriptionEDUCATION REQUIRED: Pharmacy degree or MS Pharmacy or B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent experience, MBA desirable but not required or a combination of education and directly related work experience.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Must have a current Washington State Pharmacist License and maintain BCLS certification.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Five years recent hospital pharmacy supervisory experience.ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Develops and implements departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with and support the Medical Center's goals and objectives; actively supports Harrison and its mission by modeling cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others in the hospital and within the community.Provides direction for all activities in the Pharmacy Department to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for patients and staff; ensures all departmental areas are in compliance with all health and safety standards for cleanliness and operational ability of all items and equipment; ensures environmental conditions including temperature, ventilation and lighting provide a comfortable and safe working environment.Ensures patient's pharmaceutical needs are effectively met by establishing staffing mix, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for the provision of services; implements creative staffing solutions during unforeseen circumstances.Oversees and directs the recruiting, selection and orientation of all pharmacy and support staff. Coaches and advises supervisors and staff; serves as a coach for all supervisors to assist them to build managerial and leadership skills.