Director of Pharmacy

We're looking for a Director of Pharmacy to join our client’s team in their 75 bed facility in Elko, Nevada. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

They offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and more. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center. We believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a team of professionals in a place where people want to work together to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care to help create an excellent workplace for our employees you are in the right place.

The successful incumbent will have the ability to assess a variety of complex situations and determine the most effective means to resolve situations. Leadership skills in decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal relations are involved in the daily contracts of working with department directors, physicians, staff, visitors, and vendors. Is responsible for setting the climate for cooperation between co-workers and shifts for a smooth-running operation. Requires judgment/action that could impact the patient's outcome.

This is a full-time, on-site role. No sponsorship is currently offered for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Only after NV licensure is obtained (designee holds the following responsibilities until Director obtains licensure) Acts as the "Managing Pharmacist", who is responsible for compliance by the pharmacy and its personnel with all state and federal laws and regulations relating to the operation of the pharmacy and the practice of pharmacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy required. Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred.
• Experience: At least three years of previous pharmacy leadership experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Nevada Pharmacist License within three months of hire. Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) with the State of NV following NV License within three months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association within six months of hire. Certificates of Completion for both FEMA IS-100.C and FEMA IS-200.C required within three months upon hire (effective 7.1.2023), and every three years thereafter. Certificate of completion for Handle with Care training within 30 days of hire.
• Physical Demands: Occasional prolonged standing/walking; Occasional heavy lifting of supplies/equipment, 20-30 pounds.
• Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Must Haves:

• Bachelors in Pharmacy
• At least three years of acute care/hospital leadership experience
• NV Pharmacist license within 3 months of hire.

Nice to Haves:

• Minimum of five years experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable

Some of the benefits:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

Package information:

Salary: $147,000 to $175,000 per year Negotiable Signing Bonus Partial Relocation Package

Hours: Full-time.

Locations: Elko, NV

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: CRD-DOPNVR

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Retirement