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This position is responsible for leading, developing, and coordinating the operation of Pharmacy Services. The Director of Pharmacy Services shall develop services that provide and enhance quality patient care while promoting fiscal responsibility in the utilization of resources. Within the scope of budget responsibilities, the Director of Pharmacy Services shall direct the activities that provide for the purchasing, receiving, storage, delivery and distribution of medications from the pharmacy. The incumbent will be responsible for the regulatory compliance of the department. The Director of Pharmacy Services shall plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate the provision of distributive and clinical pharmacy services to all patient care areas.Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES(including but not limited to):
Responsible for all routine operations of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Develops programs,goalsandobjectivesconsistent with those of theorganizationsoverall strategic plan.
Develops operational and capital budgets consistent with Mount Auburn Hospital and BILHSystem, andmanages operating expenses and key indicators within the budget. Develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, evaluates and integrates pharmacy services that contribute to the overall success and financial viability of pharmacy services. Uses creativity in the delivery of services and products in a highly competitive market.
Providesappropriate pharmacyrepresentation on hospital and medical staff committees. Serves as a professional resource for Physicians, Clinical Staff and Administration. Collaborates with Medical Staff and Clinical Staffregardingpharmacy programs and services.
Defines and resolves issues with the medication distribution system and continually evaluates performance relative to need for improvement of processes toassurethe safe andappropriate deliveryof medications to all patient care areas. Plans,supportsand leads Quality Improvement efforts for relevant pharmacy services.
Manages human resources by recruiting, selecting,hiringand orienting qualified candidates. Evaluates staff performance inan accurate, consistent, objective, andtimelymanner. Develops core position hiring strategies and ensures opportunities for professional development. Creates a cohesive pharmacy team committed to providing distributive, clinical, and service quality to all customers.
Develops andmonitorsdepartmental policies and procedures. Ensurescompliance with state and federal regulatory agency standards.
Strives to improve patient safety in all aspects of performance of the above essential functions, reports/documentsmedication errors and attends safety in-services, when appropriate.
All other assigned duties related toposition.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires current pharmacy licensure in the State of Massachusetts, a degree in Pharmacy (advanced degree preferred) from an accredited College of Pharmacy
A minimum of one-year pharmacy management experience
Mustpossessgood organizational and computer skills.
Mustpossessgood interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff,Physiciansand other contacts.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS,ENVIRONMENT :
1-7.Requires independent thinking, excellent communication, listening, writing, publicspeakingand analytical skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with all educational levels and with a variety of professional disciplines. Must be able to deal with stress and function independently. Requires strong organizational, operational, and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously. Requires periods of prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and when necessary, travel. Work isgenerally performedin an office environment.
EQUIPMENT USED:
1-7.Personal computer, LAN networked computer systems, telephone, fax, copy machines, calculator, audio-visual equipment, typewriter, pagers,PDA’sand medication dispensing systems.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Supports andexhibitsbehavior consistent with the philosophy and values of BILH. Performs other related duties as assigned. Assumes accountability for specialprojects asassigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides direct and indirect supervision to Pharmacy Manager/Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Residents, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Interns, Pharmacy Supply Coordinator, Pharmacy Technicians and Secretary/Clerk.
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY:
This position reports directly to the BILH SVP & Chief Pharmacy Officer and designatedadministrativeposition within the facility. The Department of Pharmacy Servicesmaintainsnecessary inventory to meet the medication needs of the diverse patient population served by the hospital. The departmentparticipatesin all aspects of medication use including (1)selection,procurementand storage, (2) ordering or prescribing, (3) dispensing, (4) administering, and (5) monitoring of all medications utilized. The Director of Pharmacy Services is accountable for an effective departmental operation within budgetary constraints through the monitoring,projectingand controlling expenses, and through the promotion of rational, cost-effectiveutilizationof medication therapy.