JOB TITLE: Director of Pharmacy  

REPORTS TO:  Chief Operating Officer  

DIRECT REPORTS:  Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 

  • Establish goals for the pharmacy in conjunction with the Leadership  

  • Monitor progress towards these goals on a consistent basis, and report results to the Leadership  

  • Develop and implement plans for the pharmacy growth initiatives.  

  • Advise supervisor in the finances and budget of the pharmacy.  

  • Oversee the pharmacy services of the pharmacy, including monitoring internal pharmacy processes and operations.  

  • Hold clinicians accountable to the organization for decisions affecting consumers.  

  • Conduct meetings with members of the pharmacy staff at regular intervals.  

  • Maintain ongoing liaison with all pharmacy staff members in order to obtain their cooperation toward the achievement of the goals of the pharmacy.  

  • Consult with practitioners in the field as needed to improve organization processes and patient outcomes.  

  • Ensure ongoing pharmacy compliance with all laws and regulations; ensure that the pharmacy meets or exceeds accreditation standards; and implement ‘’best practices’’ in department activities.  

  • Delegate authority as necessary to ensure that all responsibilities of this position and pharmacy operations are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.  

  • Perform pharmacist duties (including HD) as needed (see HD/Pharmacist job description)  

  • Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies. Initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.  

  • Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program.  

  • Participate in membership activities of professional and industry organizations.  

  • Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.  

  • Participate in training / education programs provided by the pharmacy.  

  • Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and license requirements.  

  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.   

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EDUCATION/SKILLS: 

  • Ability to organize and plan the activities of subordinates, and to delegate appropriately.  

  • Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.  

  • Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.  

  • Pharmacy Degree and State Licensure.  

  • Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.  

  • Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.   

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

  • The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in this job description:   

  • The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear.  

  • The employee is required to use their hands to operate vehicles and office equipment.  

  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.