Director Pharmacy

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Directs pharmacy based clinical and drug distribution services in order to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care; Accountable for staff services provided and level of performance within assigned areas; Accountable for directing operations within budget.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Operations
1. Directs pharmacy operations in a cost-effective manner delegates responsibility and authority for providing services continuously improve services to meet customer needs assures adequate resources are available and integrates services with other professional services to assure continuity of care.
2. In conjunction with the clinical manager assists with deploying clinical pharmacy services in an effort to optimize drug use in a cost-effective manner.
3. Recruits hires delegates training sets assignments directs assigned staff develops performance standards and conducts performance appraisals (PA). Recommends merit increases consistent with hospital policy and procedures.
4. Stays current with applicable federal and state laws as professional standards of practice; monitors assures compliance and maintains required recordkeeping. Assures proper handling documentation and security of controlled substances.
5. Prepares monitors and operates within the department budget for operations personnel and capital equipment; prepares budget variance reports as required. Develops ways to reduce and control pharmacy and hospital expenses.
6. Coordinates planning development and maintenance of both clinical and operational technology systems. Operational systems include but are not limited to carousels prepackaging bar code labeling scanning devices clinical documentation systems medication tracking system infusion device drug libraries automated dispensing cabinets and sterile compounding workflow technology.
7. Assures accuracy and completeness of pharmacy billing in cooperation with Hospital Finance; assures that appropriate charge capture and billing systems for pharmacy charges are developed and maintained by staff.
Quality and Performance Improvement
1. Contributes to the planning for and achievement of annual departmental objectives by coordinating assigned objectives and assisting in the accomplishment of others; coordinates and actively participates in the departmental performance improvement program.
2. Prepares and revises policies and procedures in area of responsibility; implements approved changes. Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures for pharmacy personnel and assures compliance.
3. Develops coordinates and monitors the departmental productivity; produces timely reports as required; reassigns staff as required to most effectively match staffing to workload.
4. Participates in tracking medication errors as appropriate and develops and implements improved procedures to minimize and prevent medication errors.
Collaboration and Partnership
1. Performs staff pharmacist duties when needed.
2. Attends and participates in other programs committees and functions required by the health system or pharmacy. Conducts pharmacy staff meetings.
Other Duties As Assigned
1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

7 years pharmacy experience including 2 years managerial experience. PGY I or II residency considered in lieu of management experience
Current and unrestricted license in the State of Louisiana as Pharmacist

Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionDirects pharmacy based clinical and drug distribution services in order to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care; Accountable for staff services provided and level of performance within assigned areas; Accountable for directing operations within budget.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leader...

Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Operations
1. Directs pharmacy operations in a cost-effective manner delegates responsibility and authority for providing services continuously improve services to meet customer needs assures adequate resources are available and integrates services with other professional services to assure continuity of care.
2. In conjunction with the clinical manager assists with deploying clinical pharmacy services in an effort to optimize drug use in a cost-effective manner.
3. Recruits hires delegates training sets assignments directs assigned staff develops performance standards and conducts performance appraisals (PA). Recommends merit increases consistent with hospital policy and procedures.
4. Stays current with applicable federal and state laws as professional standards of practice; monitors assures compliance and maintains required recordkeeping. Assures proper handling documentation and security of controlled substances.
5. Prepares monitors and operates within the department budget for operations personnel and capital equipment; prepares budget variance reports as required. Develops ways to reduce and control pharmacy and hospital expenses.
6. Coordinates planning development and maintenance of both clinical and operational technology systems. Operational systems include but are not limited to carousels prepackaging bar code labeling scanning devices clinical documentation systems medication tracking system infusion device drug libraries automated dispensing cabinets and sterile compounding workflow technology.
7. Assures accuracy and completeness of pharmacy billing in cooperation with Hospital Finance; assures that appropriate charge capture and billing systems for pharmacy charges are developed and maintained by staff.
Quality and Performance Improvement
1. Contributes to the planning for and achievement of annual departmental objectives by coordinating assigned objectives and assisting in the accomplishment of others; coordinates and actively participates in the departmental performance improvement program.
2. Prepares and revises policies and procedures in area of responsibility; implements approved changes. Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures for pharmacy personnel and assures compliance.
3. Develops coordinates and monitors the departmental productivity; produces timely reports as required; reassigns staff as required to most effectively match staffing to workload.
4. Participates in tracking medication errors as appropriate and develops and implements improved procedures to minimize and prevent medication errors.
Collaboration and Partnership
1. Performs staff pharmacist duties when needed.
2. Attends and participates in other programs committees and functions required by the health system or pharmacy. Conducts pharmacy staff meetings.
Other Duties As Assigned
1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

7 years pharmacy experience including 2 years managerial experience. PGY I or II residency considered in lieu of management experience
Current and unrestricted license in the State of Louisiana as Pharmacist

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

IT Experience
LTC Pharmacy
Hospital Experience
Pharmacy Software
Infusion Experience
Management Experience
Pharmacy Residency
Training & Development
Pharmacy Technician Experience
Supervising Experience
Clinical Pharmacy Experience
Compounding Medications

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The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more

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