Regional Director Pharmacy - General Pharmacy

Description

Summary:

Regional Pharmacy leader responsible for coaching, guiding, leading, and mentoring pharmacy leaders within assigned region to ensure optimal pharmacy practice and patient care delivery. In alignment with system leadership, supports the development of and implementation of the pharmacy vision, strategic plan, and operational improvement projects. Fosters a collaborative and shared decision-making management style based on a shared governance approach. Supports facility leaders in the establishment of interdisciplinary teams aimed at improving pharmaceutical care delivery within assigned region. Recommends changes in resource allocation, policies, facilities, equipment, and programs to achieve CHRISTUS Health objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Regional leaders are responsible for effectively collaborating with local leadership teams to meet accountability measures including, but not limited to, labor productivity standards, quality metrics, associate engagement, and retention efforts, as well as service level agreements to the consumer.
• Proficient in living the Mission and Core Values and coach/mentor Ministry pharmacy leaders to optimize performance of pharmacy in each ministry.
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of system initiatives within the assigned region.
• Develops systematic and standardized performance improvement activities to improve patient care.
• Performs routine operational audits of pharmacy operations within assigned regions. Develops corrective action plans for findings from the operational audits to ensure compliance with system initiatives, regulatory compliance, associate engagement, etc.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary stakeholders to improve patient care and adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinates with system leadership, including the performance improvement team, to ensure departments within assigned regions operate according to productivity targets and labor standards.
• Develops, implements, and supports centralization and standardization of pharmacy operations.
• Coordinate and lead system strategies to manage industry drug shortages, including the development of system policies, guidance documents, and tools. Assist with research and coordination of supply chain alternatives (such as development of therapeutic interchanges, conservation strategies, and supply source or contracting alternatives).
• Coordinate assistance for any corporate system or process with a component that requires drug therapy expertise. (e.g. EHR builds/alert management, clinical management of the prescription drug benefit for employees, development of policies, documents, tools, or education.)
• Provides appropriate drug information services, in-service education, communication, etc. to keep pharmacy, physician, and nursing staff aware of important changes in pharmacy policy, procedure, or Formulary status. Assist with pharmacy education initiatives and development and/or improvement of the pharmacy service/model.
• Participates in committee meetings(s) as determined by System Pharmacy Leadership to support organizational initiatives.
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students/residents from local colleges of Pharmacy, pharmacy residents (if applicable), and/or other healthcare professionals in training.
• Collaborates with the other Pharmacy Directors to review and maintain department policies and procedures for pharmacy services; Assists in development and implementation of accrediting agency medication management standards. Facilitate and provide leadership in the maintenance and development of clinical pharmacy initiatives, policies, and protocols.
• Collaborates with other Pharmacy Directors to implement ongoing Performance Improvement/medication safety initiatives (including Medication Use Evaluation (MUE); medication incident reports, and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for reporting to appropriate committees. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees to support the organization’s efforts for performance improvement in the areas of patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, and cost savings.
• Enhances personal professional growth and development by accessing educational programs, job related literature, in-service meetings, and workshops/seminars.
• Responsible for remaining up to date on all Federal, State and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements, which apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws and regulations.
• Will comply with all aspects of the CHRISTUS Health Corporate Compliance Plan, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected illegal or unethical behaviors, criminal conduct or patient/employee safety violations or issues.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of EHR and associated pharmacy platforms (Epic, Meditech, BD Pyxis, BD Alaris, Clinical Intervention solutions).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PharmD. preferred.
• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required OR significant experience may be considered in lieu of residency.
• PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of pharmacy experience required; broad practice experience, including large IDN, is preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisor role or equivalent practice
• Experience leading large pharmacy teams.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current Pharmacy licensure in the state of practice or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

 

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time