Interim Director Pharmacy

Job Summary:

To provide clinical and administrative direction the Inpatient and Outpatient, Ambulatory, and Infusion Pharmacy Departments.  Management of the service includes 24-hour accountability and authority for maintaining a quality program of care.  The Director of Pharmacy Services integrates the Pharmacy program into the overall goals of the hospital.  The Director of Pharmacy Services establishes rapport with other departments, as well as Medical Staff and Nursing Services.  New programs are evaluated and adopted to enhance patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Ensures the Pharmacy Departments meets all legal and accreditation requirements.  Supervises the dispensation of all drugs and reviews corresponding documentation.  Inspects medication areas for compliance with legal and hospital policies and procedures.  Maintains strict control and accountability for inventory of the primary dispensary and of distributions to locations throughout the hospital.
• Plans, organizes, and administers the philosophy and goals of the Pharmacy Departments.  In conjunction with the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee formulates, implements, and evaluates the policies, protocols and procedures affecting drug therapy.  Communicates changes effectively. 
• Exemplifies St Joseph Hospital’s leadership philosophy, committing to excellence through Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork by his/her own example
• Interviews and selects candidates for employment.  Orients, trains, supervises, directs, schedules, and assigns work of the Pharmacy staff either directly or through subordinates in conjunction with the Employee Experience Department.  Initiates, makes effective recommendation and/or approves personnel actions, including, but not limited to hiring, transferring, suspending, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, or adjusting of grievances involving assigned personnel.  Prepares and conducts formal/informal performance evaluations and recommends appropriate merit increases involving subordinate staff members.
• Prepares the budget for the Pharmacy Departments within established guidelines.  Participates with hospital administration in recommending service and staffing changes and subsequent salary budget.  Reviews specifications, makes recommendations, and coordinates the purchase of necessary equipment and materials.
• Responsible to provide written reports and recommendations regarding the pharmacy service to hospital administration.  Such reports shall be provided as required.
• Represents the Pharmacy Departments to other departments and members within the institution, and to other hospitals, vendors, and the public.
• Demonstrates clinical and leadership skills which serve as a role model for departmental staff.  Maintains fluid communication among staff members, other departments, and other health care professionals.  Fosters an environment conducive to creativity, innovation, professional growth, and ethical practice.
• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates the department’s performance; makes necessary changes to maintain hospital standards.  Research techniques and technology for increasing efficiency and effectiveness of services provided by the department and in support of the hospital’s overall mission.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of the Ambulatory Pharmacy department and makes necessary changes to maintain ambulatory care standards.
• Contacts drug representatives as appropriate; ensures cost efficiency in current and newly initiated purchasing contracts.  Determines the appropriateness of contracts and drug safety in conjunction with hospital group purchasing organization.  Implements quality control and preventative maintenance of all equipment.  Contacts service representatives for repairs and ensures quality of work.  Reports and returns erroneous or defective drugs and disposable items for replacement or credit.
• Presents updated drug information to hospital staff and patients as necessary.  Attends and participates in all relevant hospital in-service programs, committees and required events.  Participates in Pharmacy training programs and staff meetings
• Works within the policies, procedures, and protocols as they relate to the job.  Participates in appropriate role in hospital disasters, fire drills, and other emergency situations.  Complies with and enforces all established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Exercises care in the operation and use of hospital equipment and reference materials.  Ensures routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continuing functioning of equipment.  Maintains work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, budget and hospital matters.  Maintains communications; establishes and maintains working relationships with patients, employees, regulatory agencies and vendors.
• Maintains personal professional training and development to keep abreast of changes and maintains status in the field.  Maintains professional affiliations, attends outside seminars, and conferences, and confers with peers at other hospitals and organizations.
• Performs similar or related duties as required or directed.
• Carry out the duties of pharmacist as necessary
• Reports to work as scheduled or communicates deviations to Director of Pharmacy and Employee Health (if applicable)
• Adheres to Personal Appearance Policy
• Performs work within specified time frames
• Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background
• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.
• Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, and fire and infection control.
• Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures.  Complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all staff.  Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner.
• Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of policies and procedures.  Requires considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, devising methods, modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions based on precedent and policy.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and with a noise level characteristic of a common area shared, simultaneously, by a number of people and their use of office equipment.
• Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient population served by the hospital.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assessing, responding and adapting treatment of care to meet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital. 
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Ability to pick, pinch, type or otherwise work with fingers rather than the whole hand.  Ability to apply pressure to object with fingers and palm
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication (e.g., in normal office setting), and to make fine discrimination in sound.
• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise more objects.  Ability to stand for sustained periods of time; move about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Visual acuity sufficient for work which deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, computer terminal operation, extensive reading.  Operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge of policies and procedures applicable for that area.  Requires considerable judgment to work independently toward general results, devising methods, modifying or adapting standard procedures to meet different conditions, making decisions based on precedent and policy
• Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or excessive stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain communications and positive working relationships within the department and with other hospital departments. 
• Ability to develop relationships with patients, employees, regulatory agencies, vendors and the public.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.

Education and Experience

• Current New Hampshire Pharmacy license required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education accredited college of pharmacy strongly preferred
• Pharm.D. preferred
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Previous pharmacy management experience preferred
• Five years administrative experience preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.  Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

                                                                                                                                          

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

                                                                                                                                          

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$131,123.57 - $182,347.97

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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