WMC Pharmacy Director

Location: Boone North Carolina Full-Time Leadership Role

As the Pharmacy Director at UNC Health Appalachian you will lead pharmacy operations at Watauga Medical Center driving clinical excellence operational efficiency and team development. This role offers the opportunity to shape pharmacy services support organizational strategy and make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes within a mission-driven healthcare system.

• Schedule: Full-time leadership position with flexibility to support operational needs
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage retirement with employer match PTO tuition reimbursement paid parental leave wellness incentives and employee discounts

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the WMC Pharmacy department
• Oversee daily pharmacy operations ensuring efficiency quality and regulatory compliance
• Lead and develop pharmacy staff fostering a positive and high-performing work environment
• Partner with pharmacy and system leadership to achieve financial targets and key performance metrics
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance service delivery
• Support human resource functions including staffing performance management and team development
• Collaborate with physicians nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Promote adherence to UNC Health Appalachian policies procedures and standards of behavior

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy required
• PharmD preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5years ofpharmacy experience required
• Prior leadership experience within a pharmacy department required (hospital setting preferred)

Licenses/Certifications:

• Active Pharmacist license in the State of North Carolina required

Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy operations and leadership practices
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to lead teams manage change and drive performance outcomes
• Knowledge of the continuum of care and patient-centered service delivery
• Commitment to quality safety and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative and accountable work environment

• Occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling 30 lbs
• Prolonged sitting standing and walking throughout the workday
• Frequent bending squatting kneeling twisting and reaching
• Continuous hand finger and wrist dexterity
• Exposure to healthcare environment hazards including chemicals and equipment

• Leadership Impact: Shape pharmacy operations and contribute to system-wide strategic initiatives
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead innovation and advance within a progressive healthcare system
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with engaged leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Community & Lifestyle: Live and work in Boone NC a highly desirable mountain community known for its quality of life

About UNC Health Appalachian
UNC Health Appalachian the leader for healthcare in the High Country includes three hospitals 13 medical practices the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center The Rehabilitation Center and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. We are committed to promoting health enhancing quality of life and making life better.

About UNC Health
UNC Health is an affiliated entity of the University of North Carolina system comprised of 14 hospitals 18 campuses and over 500 clinics. Our mission is to improve health and well-being while supporting the education of future healthcare professionals. For more information .

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or other protected status. We are committed to a fair respectful hiring process. For accommodations during the application process please contact us.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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