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    Clinical Director of Pharmacy

    • Billings, MT
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    Clinical Director of Pharmacy
    We are searching for a motivated leader for the Clinical Director of Pharmacy position. This individual will have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team and join a reputable health organization in Billings, MT.
    Job Summary:
    The Pharmacy Director functions as the Pharmacist in Charge and is responsible for operational management of the Pharmacy Department including functioning as the main pharmacist. The primary function of this position is to manage the department in compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, goals, and budget of the department. The director incorporates and demonstrates customer service strategies to achieve the organization’s goals.


     
    • Demonstrates administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management.
    • Develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for departmental operation.
    • Works to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Keeps leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems.
    • Drives installation and implementation of new services, procedures, and pharmacy automation products.
    • Fosters teamwork throughout the organization.
    • Develops and executes Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations.
    • Demonstrates skills in measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance.
    • Encourages professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education.
    • Manages the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching, and mentoring.
    • Reviews and approves Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff.
    • Meets regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations.
    • Develops, implements, and monitors appropriate staffing plans based on factors such as acuity and census.
    • Coordinates and facilitates the performance reviews within the organization recommended time using appropriate methods of assessing staff competence.
    • Provides oversight for purchasing and inventory management.
    • Demonstrates understanding of JC Standards, HCFA, CARF and State Standards and monitors department’s compliance.
    • May function as a preceptor to pharmacy students or pharmacy residents.
    • Provides mentoring for pharmacy students on rotation consistent with college requirements.
    •  Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
    • Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness.
    • Monitors and evaluates the six critical processes of medication management; determines risk points and is an active participant with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and performance improvement. 
    • Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s).
    • Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized pharmacy system.
    • Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective.
    • Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs anticoagulant monitoring.
    • Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
    • Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
    • Provides information to the medical staff and administration regarding the cost-effective use of pharmaceuticals.
    • Works with physicians, specialists, and other clinicians to implement appropriate guidelines and protocols for drug use based on evidence-based medicine, national guidelines, and literature-based protocols.
    • Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other pharmacists to ensure current information on drug therapy.
    • Provides specialized services to assist nursing and patients manage conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.
    • Recommends changes to drug therapy based on patient assessment.
    • Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure to maintain accurate and complete patient records.
    • Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    Must-Haves
    1. BS Pharmacy required, PharmD and/or MBA/MS (or equivalent education/experience) preferred 
    2. Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy
    3. Demonstrated management/leadership skills and/or program management
    Nice-To-Haves
    1. Minimum five years’ experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.


    Pay Package Details Salary Direct (Full-time)?
    Salary Range: $95K-$130K
    BENEFITS
    We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to each employee's needs and position. This includes but is not limited to:
    • Paid Time Off (PTO).
    • Dental Insurance.
    • Medical Insurance.
    • Vision Insurance.
    • Life Insurance.

    *The above pay is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence your total pay. *


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