Responsibilities:

• Department planning and supervision of all pharmacy personnel.
• Participates in preparation and monitoring of departmental budget, assuming leadership of drug expense portion.
• Designs systems to assure the Pharmacy Department meets all existing standards.
• Develops, implements, directs, and monitors pharmaceutical care services.
• Designs quality programs evaluating drug utilization and pharmacy services.
• Evaluates efficiency and safety of pharmacy services.
• Recommends programs to enhance performance while staying abreast of current trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Advanced degree — PharmD., Master's of Science degree, or Master's of Business Administration degree — and preferably residency-trained.
• A minimum of 10 years in an equivalent role within a health system environment may offset the advanced degree requirement.

Certifications:

• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

 Work Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible leadership positions with a distinguished record of clinical practice.
• Experience in a large, tertiary care medical center preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include periods of standing and walking.
• Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions and communication via telephone.
• May be required to lift and transport up to 10 pounds.
• Requires normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.