DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY - Weirton Medical Center : Job Details

Director of Pharmacy:

* Supervises the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff. Actively assists staff pharmacists in the discharge of routing duties as necessary. Directs the activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel. Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals. Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital. a. Adult b. Pediatric c. Geriatric d. Adolescent

Communicates the Hospital and CPS Mission and Philosophy to department employees and integrates with departmental operations. Provides leadership to new program development, implementation and evaluation. Acts as a consultant in areas of expertise. Anticipates the needs and issues of customers/suppliers in order to insure effective departmental operations and/or meet their needs. Promotes teamwork among staff, peers, physicians, and others. Promotes multi disciplinary teamwork in order to meet the organization's goals and objectives. Is responsible for department planning, goals, and objectives that are consistent with the Hospital and CPS. Provides leadership to the department through effective organization, direction of activities, and appropriate delegation of functions

* Reviews, evaluates and recommends modifications to annual operating budget(s) to provide adequate space and resources needed by the department. Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the department/service or the organization. Reviews monthly operating budgets and submits variance reports within scheduled time frame. Ensures that department operates within established revenue and expense budget parameters. Develops and implements cost reduction strategies to maintain costs within budget and realize cost reduction opportunities. Prepares and justifies annual Capital Equipment and Construction Budgets within defined budget time lines. Maintains departmental charge system for services rendered. Insures that the system is comprehensive, accurate and timely. Establishes, controls, and actively monitors inventory levels. Adjusts inventory levels based on changing needs of the Hospital. Inventory turns are appropriate for department. Goal - 12 inventory turns per year. Recommends new services/modifications to existing services to meet patient needs and provide additional sources of revenue. Compliance Maintains knowledge of state and federal pharmacy and applicable health care regulations and professional standards. Adheres to requirements of state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations in the performance of duties. Adheres to applicable hospital policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy. Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and pharmacy information systems.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS: Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy services. Proficient in the use and application of new medications and technology. Leadership, administrative, human resource, and managerial skills required. Demonstrated ability to effectively participate on interdisciplinary teams and committees. Business acumen including profit/loss understanding, contract negotiations, and GPO function. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of pathophysiology, interpretation of diagnostic criteria, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Problem solving and analytical thinking ability.