Pharmacy Director jobs in Iowa
Pharmacy Director directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a hospital or healthcare facility's pharmacy services. Maintains contact with other department heads, medical staff, and nursing staff to determine needs, resolve problems, improve processes, and promote effective drug therapy. Being a Pharmacy Director requires a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Typically requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Additionally, Pharmacy Director typically reports to a top management. The Pharmacy Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Pharmacy Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director Pharmacy
- UnityPoint Health
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Sioux, IA
FULL_TIME
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Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital Pharmacy
Full-Time
Days
Plan, lead and direct functions of pharmacy department core service areas to include: Utilization of technology to develop safe and effective medication distribution systems, Oversight of inventory and formulary selection, to include proper ordering, receiving, and invoice handling of multi-million dollar inventory. Develop budgetary plan for utilization of people and supplies to provide safe pharmacy services, including plans to handle drug shortages. Develop and measure effective clinical programs that support safe care of patients including dose monitoring services, providing feedback to providers, as well as dosing services based on Medical Staff approved protocols as in anticoagulation. Develop programs and opportunities to enhance use of 340B designation, working with leadership team. Participate in leadership development activities and prepare and continually revise disaster readiness resources, participating in drills. Other assignments as necessary.
Why UnityPoint Health?- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Managerial Responsibilities- Coordinates and participates in the development and maintenance of up to date policies, procedures, and training materials for processes used in preparation and dispensing drug products
- Coordinates and participates in the training, scheduling, and supervision of technicians and pharmacists to support safe patient care
- Oversees daily Pharmacy operations and troubleshoots as needed
- Performs the human resources functions of hiring, discipline, evaluations, rounding, & staff development
- Reviews work processes and participates in efforts to improve quality of service and reduce costs
- Assures compliance with DNV, 340B Regulations, Iowa Board of Pharmacy, and other accrediting/regulatory agencies.
- Manages staff assignments, making sure the right people are in the right places to assure projects get done and staff is put in situations where they can succeed.
- Coordinates/Supervises utilization of information systems, automated dispensing machines, and other technology to meet the service needs of the Pharmacy Department
- Maintains inventory in an efficient and cost-effective manner at both campuses
- Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, particularly as they relate to medications and medication use.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; is open and objective to other’s views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.
- Manage 340B program overall including Infusion Center, main Pharmacy and contract Pharmacy partners.
- Responsible for St Luke’s PTN and Represents Sioux City in System P&T
- Representation on the UPH Pharmacy CSG
- Advocates for, and represents Pharmacy staff at all hospital meetings, Safety huddles, Budget meetings, Operations, and other meetings as needed.
- Oversee 340B oversight and antimicrobial stewardship committees.
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred Or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS Pharmacy with equivalent clinical or management experience and/or advanced degree.
- Minimum of 5 years hospital experience required.
- Must be able to read/write English proficiently.
- Pharmacy supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
- Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing/or licensure eligible
- Must maintain current license to practice in Iowa and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
- Must serve as Pharmacist in Charge for Hospital and be in good standing to obtain required IA BOP Licenses as well as DEA license and IA Controlled Substance License.
- Must have sound clinical pharmaceutical care skills.
- Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, problem solving skills and the ability to instruct and lead staff.
- Must demonstrate discretion and sound judgment in all job responsibilities while remaining fair and impartial.
- Must be able to communicate effective verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to function effectively in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to ascertain research and understand Pharmacy related problems and provide realistic actionable solutions.
- Must have the ability to maintain a constant pleasant attitude toward patients, visitors and fellow employees.
- Must be able to see the big picture and discern the role and objective of Pharmacy within that scope.
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Area of Interest: Management;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Pharmacy- SLRMC;
- Shift: Full Time Days;
- Job ID: 149516;
- 2 Days Ago
Pharmacy Director
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Mitchellville, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionUsing Evidence based practices, plans, develops, and implements department rules, policies, and procedures for the Central Pharmacies of the Iowa Department of Corrections, including bu...
- 15 Days Ago
Pharmacy Technician
- Towncrest Pharmacy
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- Towncrest Pharmacy is a progressive independent community pharmacy with locations in Iowa City, Solon, Marengo, Van Horne, and Belle Plaine. We are currently looking for 1 full-time pharmacy technicia...
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Pharmacy Technician
- NuCara Pharmacy
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Coralville, IA
FULL_TIME
- NuCara Pharmacy is a dynamic community pharmacy serving patients in Iowa, Texas, North Dakota and Minnesota. At NuCara, we prioritize one-on-one patient counseling and medication management with the g...
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Pharmacy Technician
- Serviam Pharmacy
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Council, IA
FULL_TIME
- Pharmacy Technician Serviam Pharmacy is seeking a customer-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a a Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for assisting the pharmacist in filling pers...
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Pharmacy Technician
- NuCara Pharmacy
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Waterloo, IA
FULL_TIME
- NuCara LTC is a closed door long-term care pharmacy located in Waterloo, IA. We specialize in packaging and distributing medications to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes in Eas...
- 1 Day Ago
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- Encompass Health
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- WTW
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About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacy Director jobs
$181,044 to $225,638
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What does a Pharmacy Director do?
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Hiring and training personnel is one of the pharmacy director’s jobs.
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In a hospital, the pharmacy is often considered a hospital department; it is commonly viewed as a revenue producing entity more than a division of hospital services.
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