The Director of Pharmacy works with the Chief Pharmacy Officer to develop and communicate departmental mission, vision, and goals, and is responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of PCHC’s medication management system. This person, in conjunction with the Chief Pharmacy Officer, will work with the PCHC leadership team including Vice-President of Operations and Vice-President of Medical Affairs to develop, implement and expand integrated pharmacy services across the organization.

This individual’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: designing, managing, measuring and improving the medication management system; ensuring quality outcomes through performance-improvement activities; leading drug-utilization efforts; optimizing use of information systems and technology; overseeing audit strategy and using best practices to ensure compliance; managing the pharmaceutical supply chain, pharmacy department financial operations, and human resources; ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements; fulfilling the organization’s educational missions; and providing institutional representation and leadership. In cooperation with the medical staff, the Director of Pharmacy assists in developing systems which ensure optimal therapeutic drug utilization and quality of all departmental services and activities.

Pharmacy Administration Responsibilities:

1. Ensures the development and provision of exemplary pharmaceutical care. Recruits, supports and develops an exemplary management, clinical, and technical staff.
2. Communicates a strong service management philosophy and develops programs and supports for the staff to follow this philosophy.
3. Makes decisions in conjunction with Chief Pharmacy Officer for personnel regarding employment, performance ratings, promotions, salary changes, transfers and terminations. Resolves personnel problems.
4. Assists in preparation of annual budgets and operates the department within its limitations; reporting and explaining variances. Manages the pharmacies’ financial performance within the context of the broader health system.
5. With the support of the Pharmacy Retail Operations Manager, directs all pharmaceutical contracting, procurement, receiving, security, inventory control, diversion prevention, and distribution policies.
6. With the support of the Pharmacy Retail Operations Manager and Integrated Pharmacy Practice Manager, manages the design, implementation, and management of a safe and effective medication management system; ensuring that systems are developed and improved based on evidence and best practices, operate effectively and efficiently, and are continuously evaluated and improved. This includes developing and revising departmental policies and procedures as necessary and appropriate.
7. Coordinates the activities of the department with other areas of PCHC through direction of the following committees
   1. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
   2. Pharmacy Administration and Compliance Committee
   3. Primary Care Pharmacy Committee
8. Coordinates the activities of the department with other areas of PCHC through participation in the following committees
   1. Clinical Leadership Committee
   2. EMR Committee
   3. Compliance Committee
9. Ensures program integrity and compliance with standards set forth by accreditation bodies as well as federal, state and 340B regulatory
10. Works collaboratively with organizational stakeholders including clinical and administrative leadership to provide partnership, data, guidance, and support to help integrate pharmacy operations into organizational operations.
11. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements.
12. Reports all questions and/or concerns relating to state and federal legal and regulatory compliance to PCHC’s compliance officer and/or General Counsel as part of his/her job duties.

Director of Pharmacy Residency Responsibilities:

1. Supervises activities of preceptors, residents and students. Develops programs that fully leverage the use of students and residents within the organization, which includes participating in the development of student and resident standards to ensure that education and training reflects the needs of the patients and health systems, and to further expand the capability of the pharmacy enterprise.
2. Obtains/maintains ASHP Residency Accreditation.
3. Documents record of improvements and contributions to pharmacy practice.
4. Appoints members to and directs the Residency Advisory Committee.

340B Drug Program Responsibilities:

1. Supports establishing, maintaining, and managing organization’s 340B internal pharmacy and contract pharmacy programs.
2. Maintains knowledge and compliance with 340B regulation/licensing.
3. Manages implementation of 340B databases and interfaces with the Information Systems Department to create and ensure program participation and compliance.

General Responsibilities:

1. Ensure pharmacy departments comply with the corporate Safety Plan, including, without limitation, ensuring timely reporting of accidents and injuries, timely ergonomic evaluations, and monthly safety meetings and inspections.
2. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of organizational goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
3. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook
4. Complies with all safety rules and protocols, as established by the Environment of Care Immediately reports any workplace injury to supervisor.
5. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements
6. Current on all required training for current year
7. Will have up to date training and certification in Basic Life Support
8. Performs all other duties, as assigned by supervisor