Director Of Pharmacy - Billings, Mt

JOB TITLE - Director of Pharmacy

LOCATION - Billings, MT 59102, United States

LEVEL - Senior

VACANCIES - 1

TRAVEL REQUIRED - Travel Not Required

VISA SUPPORT - Some visa sponsorships supported

SALARY MAXIMUM - $130,000.00

SIGNING BONUS - Negotiable

RELOCATION PACKAGE - None

Must-Haves

• BS Pharmacy required, PharmD and/or MBA/MS (or equivalent education/experience) preferred
• Demonstrated management/leadership skills and/or program management
• Must hold a current state license to practice pha

Nice-To-Haves

• Minimum five years’ experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable

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 in order 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 organizations recommended time frame 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 act 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 in order to maintain accurate and complete patient records

Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.

Other duties as assigned.

Screening Questions

• Why are you seeking a new opportunity?
• What are you good at professionally / What motivates you?
• Our mission is to help all patients reach the highest level of functional ability by providing the best quality and most compassionate care. Please describe your approach to patient care and how you like to work with your team members?

Interview Steps

• Phone Screen
• Corp Leader Interview
• Leadership Interview

Company Culture & Perks

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is a state-of-the-art, 34-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

Benefits

• VISION INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• PAID TIME OFF
• DENTAL INSURANCE
• MEDICAL INSURANCE
• RETIREMENT