Director Pharmacy

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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Works with physicians and pharmacy staff to administer cost effective pharmacology therapy with a timely protocol.

2. Reviews monitors and recommends changes to prescription programs and formulary including limitations pre-authorizations exceptions and non-covered items.

3. Directs and coordinates functions of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with government rules and regulations.

4. Directs performance improvement activities for the department and reviews opportunities for cost reductions through formulary control.

5. Ensures the quality and cost effectiveness of departmental operations and patient care services throughout the assigned service areas or patient care locations.

6. Implements procedures according to hospital policies and legal requirements.

7. Analyzes records for prescribing trends and inappropriate usage.

8. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Pharm.D. degree

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct manage implement and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead motivate develop and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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