Director - Pharmacy

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:
Plans, directs and monitors all financial, operational, professional and clinical activities of the Pharmacy. Leads the medication management function. Ensures that all clinical staff across the hospital is aligning optimally with medical staff for effective, safe and efficient medication management of patients. The director of pharmacy is responsible for all drug storage, procurement, and preparation in the hospital. The director of pharmacy ensures that the pharmacy provides optimal services, meets all legal, accreditation and certification requirements, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the hospital. Develops and directs a patient-oriented pharmacy service which ensures safe, effective and rational use of drugs. Develops, directs and/or participates in quality assurance and continues quality improvement programs within the pharmacy department and institution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, directs and monitors all financial, operational, professional and clinical activities of the Pharmacy.
Leads the medication management function.
Ensures that all clinical staff across the hospital is aligning optimally with medical staff for effective, safe and efficient medication management of patients.
Responsible for all drug storage, procurement, and preparation in the hospital.
Ensures that the pharmacy provides optimal services, meets all legal, accreditation and certification requirements, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of the hospital.
Develops and directs a patient-oriented pharmacy service which ensures safe, effective and rational use of drugs.
Develops, directs and/or participates in quality assurance and continues quality improvement programs within the pharmacy department and institution.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy with a Bachelors Degree or higher in Pharmacy.
Masters Degree or Residency preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Hospital pharmacy work experience which includes at least five (5) years at a supervisory level is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Georgia.