Health-System Market Director of Pharmacy

Market Director Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

The Market Director Of Pharmacy provides overall regional leadership direction and management assistance of operation processes and initiatives within the system for their defined PAM Health rehabilitation and specialty hospital accounts. Provides oversight of all operations, financial, clinical, and quality processes including inventory management, accreditation standards, State and Federal legal requirements, distribution systems, automation, utilization patterns, and computer systems. Interfaces with system and local CEOs, COOs, CNOs, risk managers / QI committee corporate operations managers, and local pharmacy managers. Has general managerial responsibilities and P&L accountability for their accounts.

This position does require the individual to travel to various sites. 75% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Overall client responsibility to deliver on all customer expectations.
• Provides oversight and assistance with system-based operations programs and processes to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
• Oversees system wide inventory management and purchasing programs and processes.
• Monitors medication error and ADR reporting within the market.
• Monitors and measures systems purchasing activities.
• Performs productivity reviews as necessary.
• Provide or assist with needed resources at hospital level and facilitates networking between facilities.
• Complete performance review on managers - provide feedback and set / monitor goals throughout the year.
• Provides oversight and direction for hospital pharmacy manager involvement in system quality improvement committees, assists with preparation when necessary.
• Develops and mentors pharmacy managers in operational skills.
• Conducts operational audits and assists with action plans to correct problems at local hospital level.
• Participates in the budget process.
• Assists in the contract renewal process.
• Involved in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of managers and staff.
• Supports the Account Manager, Clinical Director, Market DOP colleagues, and client system on projects and initiatives as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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