Overview

Belong. Connect. Thrive. At Emory Healthcare our team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. Our pharmacy staff works side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve. We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?

Description

The Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for the strategic planning, design, operations, and improvement of the medication management system to facilitate safe and efficient care that results in positive patient outcomes. The position requires extensive contact with the administrator, medical staff, nursing service staff, hospital staff, and nonhospital contractors (vendors, auditors).

Shift Time: 7a-4p

• Assures efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Department of Pharmacy Assures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensing requirements and formal professional standards pertaining to drug storage, distribution, utilization, and control, including a system of controls and records for the requisitioning and dispensing of pharmaceutical supplies to nursing care units and to other department/services of the organization; provides leadership and consultation to the drug storage and preparation areas of all pharmacy services.
• Prepares and delivers reports containing qualitative and/or quantitative data to system pharmacy leadership and entity operational leadership outlining progress towards meeting annual goals and objectives, to include performance related to finance, clinical activity, quality, safety, and human resources.
• Coordinates the maintenance of the controlled substance inventory and the destruction of controlled substances.
• Oversees and supports department talent acquisition, retention, and engagement activities.
• Provides oversight of scheduling and staffing patterns to meet productivity standards, maximize staff productivity, minimize overtime, and maintain payroll expense within budget guidelines while maintaining best practices and creating an innovative environment.
• Informs operational and capital budgets and is accountable for the annual personnel, supply, and expense budgets of the pharmacies; ensure the equipment and supply inventories are adequately maintained to provide for quality and continuity of pharmaceutical care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in pharmacy required.
• Masters degree in pharmacy, health services, or business administration or related field preferred.
• Five years of leadership-level experience in a a hospital or health-system with a documented record of success.
• Current licensure (or eligibility as a pharmacist in the state of Georgia.
• Must have demonstrated expertise in and understanding of federal and state pharmacy statutory and regulatory provisions, including the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid statutes and regulations, and the Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules (and related compliance).
• BLS certifications required.

Director of Pharmacy Services Salary:

• $69.38-$115.63/hour
• The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance, and internal equity.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work. Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators may be required.