Pharmacy Director

The Director of Pharmacy oversees all aspects of pharmacy operations including regulatory compliance and financial performance.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the pharmacy department, including dispensing, compounding, inventory management, and medication therapy management.
• Develops and implements pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with federal and state regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy outcomes and promotes evidence-based prescribing practices.
• Negotiates contracts with pharmaceutical suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing terms.
• Oversees the implementation and compliance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, ensuring adherence to program requirements and guidelines.
• Serves as a co-leader of the antimicrobial stewardship committee and assists in the development, education, and communication of infectious disease-related protocols and interventions to improve antibiotic decision support at Granville Medical Center.
• Leads the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings to evaluate and make recommendations on formulary management and utilization; collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to assess the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of medications.
• Follows Pharmacy policy and procedure in accordance with the hospital policies.
• Processes information on the hospital's information system as required in performing job responsibilities.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising pharmacy personnel and students assigned within the department.
• Activates repairs and controls work progress within those areas of designated responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy; Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Must have active North Carolina Pharmacy License.
• At least five (5) years of pharmacy experience.
• Previous clinical and management experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Experience with Omnicell, Meditech and QS1 preferred.
• Must meet or exceed continuing education requirements set by the N.C. Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission, and Granville Health System.
• Strong knowledge of methods and procedures for the procurement of medications; knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical principles, drug therapy, and medication management practices.
• Knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the provision of hospital pharmacy services and The Joint Commission standards for hospital pharmacy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.