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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Director of Pharmacy

PharmacyPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeKilleen, TX, USA$144.8k - $269.2kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly to staff at all levels.
  • Effective computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of complex, multihospital operations.
  • Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals.
  • Ability to teach, precept, and facilitate experiential training.
  • Expertise in pharmaceutical management of value-based contracts and Medication Therapy Management Programs.
  • A doctorate in Pharmacy is required.
  • At least five years of leadership experience is required.
  • Previous experience as a hospital or acute-care pharmacy director, assistant director, or equivalent is required.
  • A Licensed Pharmacist (RPh) credential is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop departmental goals and objectives; oversee clinical services and trials; and participate in systems development, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure, policies, and staffing to accomplish departmental goals; recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
  • Plan and implement a quality improvement program that complies with accreditation statutes.
  • Ensure the security of all controlled medications within the pharmacy and facility.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance related to medication purchasing and oversee the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to floors, clinics, and other sites.
  • Prepare, review, and present quarterly statistical and financial reports, and develop plans of action to address problems.
  • Maintain a sustained record of contribution to pharmacy practice through presentations, publications, formal peer review for a medical or pharmacy journal, and/or professional organization service.
  • Assist in developing and monitoring budgets.
  • Interact regularly with pharmacy, medical, nursing, and administrative staff to support effective communication and collaboration.
  • Analyze the cost, utilization, and quality of pharmaceutical programs and contracts to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Formulate recommendations to address areas of opportunity.
  • Develop, implement, and manage programs to address pharmaceutical cost, utilization, and quality improvement opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Expertise in accreditation requirements of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) International Organization for Standardization quality management systems or Joint Commission Medication Management Standards.
  • Expertise with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists National Practice Standards.
  • Expertise using Pyxis automated dispensing technology.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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