The Hospital Pharmacy Director is responsible for planning, budgeting, directing and supervising pharmacy activities and personnel, including managing new programs within the department and for the hospital. Maintains the pharmacy within established hospital and regulatory agency laws, DNV, and Department of Public Health Regulations. Some duties include but are not limited to:

1. Under direction of CNO, assumes responsibility for the direction and supervision of pharmacy department. Responsible for the performance of duties required by the pharmacy as defined by the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

2. Plans, organizes, and directs department activities. Develops goals and objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operation.

3. Selects, trains/orients and assigns department staff (through management staff). Develops standards of performance and monitors and supervises staff; evaluates performance and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions such as salary increases, promotions, and disciplinary action.

4. Develops policies and procedures relating to pharmacy department and to distribution and administration of drugs throughout the hospital; maintains and updates hospital formulary. Ensures delivery of quality and safe pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients, and employees.

5. Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensures that department operates within allocated funds. Develops and recommends capital expenditures.

6. Responsible for acquisition and purchasing of quality drugs for hospital usage (through inventory control clerk).

7. Develops and maintains quality assurance records and techniques of the department.

8. Develops and maintains department records, reports, and patient records/profiles. Collects statistical data as required. Coordinates the duties and assigns daily work assignments of all pharmacists. Prepares work and vacation schedules.

9. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned. Establishes and maintains communications within the department and with other hospital departments. Develops relationships with professional affiliations, others, as is appropriate.

10. Reviews and approves weekly payroll sheet.

11. Maintains department facilities and equipment in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of staff and patients.

12. Supervises all inpatient areas including unit dose program, decentralized services, IV admixture program, pharmacists, and support personnel. Provides clinical leadership and direct patient service programs.

13. Coordinates medication deliveries in conjunction with pharmacy operations manager for the department. Maintains an orderly workflow for all medication dispensing activities in the hospital. Ensures timely deliveries of all medications.

Requirement description :

• Bachelor s degree in pharmacy, and MS or PharmD - Required
• Three to five years of previous supervisory/administrative experience - Required
• Computer literacy with Word, Excel and EMR (EPIC) - Required

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Michigan

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active at time of submission
Weekend Requirements : there may be some weekends and holidays as needed
On Call Requirements : On call rotation