Director, Pharmacy at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.Work ShiftJob Summary:The Director of Pharmacy shall provide oversight, direction, strategic planning and coordination for the operational, clinical, financial and related services provided by the assigned WellStar hospital. The Director of Pharmacy will be positioned to collaborate with the other directors in the system to ensure the best decisions are made regarding policies, procedures, and systems that support safe, effective and efficient medication use. This will include leadership in the design, operation and improvement of the organization's medication use process. Services shall comply with the policies and procedures established by the WellStar Health System, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the standards and requirements established by the regulatory agencies (e.g. TJC, Medicare, State Board of Pharmacy, etc.) supervising the provision of health care. The Pharmacy Director reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Operations.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Medication Use: Responsible for the creation and development of an evidence based, best practice medication use system at assigned facility, Department of Pharmacy, with impact considerations for the WellStar Pharmacies across the system.Assures daily operations meet quality, safety and operational standards to optimize the patient centered care model and provide optimal patient care and an optimal patient experienceInvestigates evidence based practice to identify solution strategies for complex medical dilemmasTranslates organizational relevance to unit specific effortsServes as expert resource to other departments for medication use issuesEnsures pharmaceutical related systems operate effectively and efficiently across the continuum of careWorks with physicans as needed on drug utilization issues and projectsStrategic Planning: Involvement in the hospital’s strategic planning for patient-centered care. Utilizes his/her expertise to improve patient care and patient safety.Develops departmental strategic plans for patient-centered care and works with leadership to facilitate achievement of department goalsIntegrates best practice standards to optimize resources and patient care outcomesEstablishes relationships with others through a shared vision for patient centered careServes as professional role modelServes as mentor in the development of peers and staffServes as liaison with medical staff and other departmentsParticipates in committee meetings impacting pharmacy servicesConsults with WellStar leadership on matters involving the pharmacyParticipates in hospital-wide committees sharing strategic objectivesTechnology: Optimizes the use of information system and technology in the WellStar system to lead the hospital to maximize safety, efficacy, and efficiency of the medication use system.Serve as liaison to other departments/divisions within the facility to foster collaboration in an effort to achieve facility objectivesFunctions as a leader in WellStar CPOE initiative through collaboration with medical staffProvides leadership at the hospital level for planning, purchasing, implementing, and maintaining information systems supporting patient care.Knowledgeable in drug information platformsQuality and Performance Improvement: The Director will be involved with all performance improvement committees/activities.Monitors clinical and performance outcomes via benchmark analysis and facilitates accountability via defined expectations and goalsActively participates in all PI committee/activity for the facility. Will include participation in the Infection Control CommitteeCommunicates relevant PI activities across the facility to foster a continued learning environment for all staffCommunicates issues and concerns, both internal and external, to the Director of Operations and Sr. ManagementAssumes other responsibilities as required to maintain high quality pharmacy servicesDrug-Utilization: Takes a leadership role in the hospital system to develop drug-utilization and formulary initiatives.Participate consistently in Pharmacy department based committees and teams, including but not limited to Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Pharmacy Operations Council, Medical Executive Committee, etc.Reviews, edits, and approves ancillary departmental policies and procedures relating to medication useEnsures the use of cost-effective pharmacotherapyFinancial: Leads the hospital pharmacy financial initiatives.Develops operating and capital budgets using sound business principlesMonitors financial performance and is accountable for variance analysis and resolutionEnsures appropriate charge capture and patient billing through oversight and system monitoringEnsures resource utilization is constantly monitored to be responsive to changing patient care/procedure volumesRegulatory: Responsible for the Pharmacy Department’s compliance with Regulatory Agency rules, regulations and standards (e.g. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, DEA, FDA, TJC, etc.):Review pharmacy department operations and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with requirements as established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacyReview activities related to pharmacy and develop action plans to address deficiencies as they relate to Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacyPrepare for and participate in surveys/reviews conducted by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacyAdhere to and enforce the rules and regulations established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, and other agencies regulating the practice of pharmacyIdentifies high risk areas for regulatory complianceSupports organizational national patient safety goal and core measure initiativesPromote safe work environment and delivery of servicesHuman Resources: Manages the hospital pharmacy’s human resources.Oversight of recruitment efforts for staffing of the department to include interview, selection, hiring, and on boarding of new staff members. Sets clear expectations regarding performance and measures of success.Monitors managerial performance and provides coaching and counseling as indicated for improved performance. Evaluates staff fairly, consistently, and objectively.Encourages appropriate utilization of all available skills to achieve the highest level of quality, productivity and efficiency. Facilitates creative, efficient, and flexible utilization of human resources.Creates an environment of mutual trust, respect, and empowerment to foster ethical leadershipCreates accountability for employee morale and customer satisfactionLead employment and physician engagement initiatives for the PharmacyProvide guidance to Pharmacy Department Coordinators/Managers concerning personnel issues, including hiring, promoting, counseling, or terminating personnelDevelop programs to assist in the recruitment/retention of quality pharmacy team leaders and membersFacilitates constructive communication throughout all levels of the department, encourages feedback from employees and accepts this communication as a productive method of enhancing employee satsifactionRequired Minimum Education:Bachelors in Pharmacy is required.Doctorate in Pharmacy is preferred.Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.RPH - Reg PharmacistRequired Minimum Experience:Knowledgeable and experienced in the specialized functions of a hospital pharmacy is required.Minimum 7 years in hospital pharmacy practice is required.Minimum 3 years in a supervisor/manager/director of hospital pharmacy role is required.General knowledge of hospital financial systems (responsibility reports, budgetary process, billing programs, etc) is required.Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement is required.Experience with 340B Drug Pricing Plan highly desirable.Knowledge of the various pharmacy technologies available is required.Knowledge of computerized pharmacy systems; preferably hospital pharmacy based computer systems is required.Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulatory guidelines governing pharmaceutical practice and the use of controlled substances is required.Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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