Director, Pharmacy Administration, Full Time, Days, Jackson South M.C.

Miami, FL Full-Time JS Pharmacy

Summary

The Director of Pharmacy Administration provides leadership for all clinical, operational, and financial affairs of the Pharmacy Department intended to provide for exceptional quality of care and the fulfillment of the organizational mission. The incumbent develops and executes strategic initiatives to achieve goals related to the successful operation of Pharmacy, which are in support of the overall strategic plan of the Jackson Health System (JHS). The Director provides communication and interface throughout the JHS to ensure integration and compliance with all relevant federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Associate Director, Managers, and Clinical Coordinators, sets defined goals / objectives and timetables for implementation of pharmaceutical care specific to the particular needs of each Service Center and the patients they serve. Monitors the progress of pharmacy leadership in achieving the stated goals/objectives and assists them in resolving concerns to ensure timeliness of results. Assures that the Service Center develops and maintains patient population specific clinical competency by guiding Clinical Coordinators in designing practical staff development programs, conducting competency assessment, and (if necessary) opportunities for remedial training (including reassignment of personnel). Manages pharmacy personnel in establishing project priorities, evaluating existing pharmaceutical services for effectiveness and productivity, and justifying/planning for expansion of services. Establishes and measures standards of performance and quality assurance monitors for the delivery and use of medications on hospital service centers. Develops or assures development of hospital-wide policies and maintains necessary records and controls consistent with local, state, and national guidelines for pharmaceutical services such as those defined by: the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO): United States Food and Drug Administration; (FDA): United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF); State of Florida Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies. Maintains continuous communications with patient care centers and other ancillary departments, developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the administrative staff, medical staff, nursing staff, and others. Makes regular rounds in all areas served by Pharmacy Services to inspect and evaluate the work of departmental personnel. Responds promptly to suggestions, complaints, and compliments from customers and insures that all Pharmacy Services staff members do the same. Establishes and maintains prudent fiscal control of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Develops, prepares, and presents Departmental revenue, expense, and statistical budgets. Allocates adequate resources commensurate with authority for assessing and improving services provided. Assures the preparation of statistical, performance, and analytical reports as required. Recruits, orients, motivates, and maintains an effective staff to carry out assigned responsibilities. Provides leadership support in the communication and integration of the Jackson Health System (JHS) Mission Statement. Promotes staff presentation of programs and contributions to the literature; encourages attendance at state and national organizations' meetings. Develops and/or supervises the development of policies and procedures governing the operation of Pharmacy Services. Insures that policies and procedures are reviewed on a regular basis and revised as necessary. Develops and directs drug use evaluation programs to assure that prescribing concerns are addressed and result in, at a minimum, educational programs and services designed to improve prescribing practices. Establishes specifications for drugs and supply items and insures that they are adhered to in every bid for such items. Develops, recommends, and implements security and inventory control procedures to protect the hospital's investment in drugs, supplies, and equipment. Serves as a liaison to affiliated Colleges of Pharmacy and provides operational and administrative supervision of the Department's clinical education programs. Serves as the Secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and assures pharmacy administrative support to each Subcommittee. Serves or appoints subordinates to serve on additional hospital-wide medical staff or administrative committees as required. Evaluates and oversees materials presented by subordinates at (and pharmacy personnel participation on) medical staff and multi-disciplinary committees to assure quality and competency of pharmacy services input. Evaluates all materials emanating from the Department of Pharmacy Services to the medical and pharmaceutical community to assure quality and consistency. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy equipment, technology, and service philosophies and recommends appropriate changes when more efficient methods are identified. Establishes and maintains a strong network of personal contacts at the local, State, and national levels. Enhances personal reputation and that of the JHS by contributing to the collective pharmaceutical knowledge through publications and presentations. Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience. Management experience is required.

Education

Advanced degree (M.S. in Pharmacy Practice, Pharm. D, or MBA) is required.

Skill

General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Management Competencies: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance to make improvements or take corrective action. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs. Ability to establish goals and objectives. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Unit Specific Competencies: Evidence of team building; experience working in a highly diverse setting; strong clinical customer service focus. Evidence of participation in local, state, and/or national professional pharmacy organizations.

Credentials

Valid Florida Pharmacist license (or eligibility) is required.

Unit Specific Credential

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).