Director of Pharmacy

Job description

About Madison Health
Madison Health is a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home. We believe our employees are the heart of our mission and are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where every team member can thrive.
Why Join Madison Health?
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in our community

Position Summary
Provides leadership to the Pharmacy Department by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and learning ability necessary to be effective. Responsible for assessing department performance and then implementing actions to improve performance. Provide leadership to the department staff which includes assessing competency and then developing skills to improve effectiveness. Role also requires technical ability in chosen field to maintain quality service and regulatory standards. Participates in performance improvement activities of the department and daily management of infection prevention and control activities. Responsible for all positions in the Pharmacy Department including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and 340 Compliance Specialists.
Key Responsibilities
• Assesses and tracks performance of employees, discusses strategies for improvement and shares expectations for future performance. Completes performance evaluations on time. Coaches, trains, and develops employees, providing reinforcement and feedback. Delegates appropriately. Takes timely and appropriate corrective/disciplinary actions with employees. Communicates policies and procedures as well as important organization information. Assists HR in interviewing and hiring employees.
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and guides activities of the department including staffing, setting goals and priorities, and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements. Continuously works to improve department performance. Acts as a team member in improving organizational performance, working effectively interdepartmentally and assisting in change initiatives beneficial to the organization.
• Manages, analyzes and utilizes financial information to maximize productivity, revenue and expenses. Prepares and manages annual budget including the capital budget.
• Complies with all laws, The Joint Commission, OSHA and Health Department standards and safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment. Appropriately documents and follows up on incidents, employee work injuries, etc. to meet documentation and prevention requirements.
• Ensures quality of department services to internal and external customers through quality programs; collecting customer feedback and working to improve service. Evaluates and utilizes operational and other data to improve the quality of the service provided. Sets an example by demonstrating a high level of customer service. Fosters an environment where customer service is a priority.
• Reviews all medication orders and prescriptions for: patient allergies or potential sensitivities; existing or potential interactions between the medication ordered and food and medications the patient is currently taking; the appropriateness of the drug, dose, frequency, and route of administration; current or potential impact as indicated by laboratory values; therapeutic duplication; other contraindications; variation from the organization’s approved indications (criteria) for use.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other healthcare professionals. Advises others on proper methods and cautions associated with all medications.

Required Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio required.
Three or more years of institutional pharmacy experience preferred. Three to five years previous management experience preferred.
Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize and manage pharmaceutical care, including delegating tasks to and providing direction to other members of the pharmacy team. Performs work independently with minimum supervision, and is effective in a stressful environment. Basic knowledge of computers. Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Demonstrates flexibility, ability to multi-task and effective organizational and interpersonal skills.