Executive Director of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Administration - FT Day Shift

Overview :

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County.

UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.

Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and .

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities : Position Summary :

Position Summary :

The Executive Director of Pharmacy (EDP) is an executive leader in the Pharmacy Enterprise that provides assistance to the Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the continual growth and efficient operation of multiple pharmacy service areas, under his or her leadership.

This position involves design and administration of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with State, Federal, and University rules and regulations, advance pharmacy practice, and enhance patient care.

The EDP will develop and oversee the implementation of standardized, best practices across multiple pharmacy sites, establish programs with pharmacy leaders to ensure staff competence and maintenance of current knowledge, assist the CPO in development and oversight of the Pharmacy budget, including capital planning, ensuring the judicious use of human, financial, and physical resources.

The EDP will develop and optimize medication management processes and clinical pharmacy programs across the pharmacy enterprise.

The EDP will promote and foster a culture of safety and pursue the improved use of medications and reduction of potential medication-related events.

The EDP will lead change and participate with Pharmacy Leadership to develop short- and long-term strategies that support goals of the department and of the organization.

The EDP represents Pharmacy on cross-functional committees and in the industry. The EDP will possess broad-level knowledge and experience in health-system pharmacy practice and will provide mentorship to support employees in their professional development.

This position requires occasional travel to various sites to oversee and support clinical pharmacy services across the UCI Health pharmacy enterprise.

Qualifications : Total Compensation

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

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Required Qualifications :

Strategic vision for advancing pharmacy practice.

Minimum seven years of Pharmacy leadership experience, including hospital or health-systems pharmacy practice and management

Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills

Demonstrated professional progression in leadership roles.

Current BLS or ACLS certification

CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing

Ability to use computerized systems, applications such as Microsoft Office, medication and safety technologies.

Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts, and policies

Preferred Qualifications :

Working knowledge of sterile compounding, USP795 / 797 / 800

Successful completion of PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Health Management

Successful completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

Previous experience in an academic medical center or large health-system is preferred.

Knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Advanced degree in management or business

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page :

Closing Statement :

The University of California, Irvine is an . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.

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