Job Summary

The Executive Director of Pharmacy (EDOP) has direct oversight of and responsibility for the acute pharmacy services of Vandalia Health South according to hospital policies, standards of practice, and State and Federal laws. The EDOP provides leadership and planning for the pharmacy service line in coordination with the Vice President of Pharmacy Services and oversees the integration of pharmacy practice within the hospitals by coordinating resources to provide quality services to patients and other health care professionals. The EDOP plans, organizes, and directs the pharmacy departments efforts to monitor the quality of staff performance and the effectiveness of pharmacy programs. Additionally, the EDOP is responsible for the expense and revenue performance of the pharmacies in their service line. The position will directly report to the operational Vice President for Vandalia Health South

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the strategic plan for pharmacy services.

• Oversee pharmaceutical acquisition processes to include contracting, procurement, storage, and inventory controls.

• Provide oversight of the medication use system.

• Manage system finances and participates in pharmacy department budget preparations.

• Leads standardization, systemization, and performance improvement initiatives across their service line.

• In collaboration with the pharmacy leadership team and others, develops and sets operational, clinical, and financial targets for their departments.

• Ensures continued compliance with all national, state, and local regulations related to medications and their management.

• Identify and analyze national pharmacy trends in relation to services, automation, and opportunities.

• Keep abreast of literature and current developments in the pharmacy profession.

• Participates on and leads appropriate teams and committees.

• Development of strategies to recruit, retain, and develop pharmacy employees.

• Requires the ability to work efficiently under broad guidelines and must frequently exercise his/her own judgement in decision making.

• Prepare and submit administrative reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education 

Credentials 

Work Schedule: Varies

Status:  Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore lisa.skidmore@vandaliahealth.org