Director of Pharmacy Services

1000+ licensed bed teaching hospital; level I Trauma designation. Primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical SchoolThis individual will provide pharmacy services oversight of TMC Adult, Children's, Heart and Vascular, Cancer Center Infusion Center and various outpatient pharmacy services. Related experience in an academic medical center is essential for this role. There will be three Directors reporting to this position including the Children's Hospital, Ambulatory, and Inpatient pharmacies.Principal AccountabilitiesEvaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement. Develops implements, checks and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.Assesses, evaluates and ensures the competent delivery of pharmaceutical services and provision of drug related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patient.Identifies staffing needs. Selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.Establishes scope of services and develops annual implementation plans which contribute to organizational strategic municates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem solving and participation in operational decision-making.Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policyprocedure changes.Stays up-to-date on new developments in healthcare, incorporating innovative systems of delivery while complying with all regulatory and licensing agencies.Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.Participates on hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatorycontinuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Master's degree is highly desired Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferredLicensed by the Texas State Board of PharmacyFive (5) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility and deal effectively with change.Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results Experience with inpatient and outpatient pharmaciesAdult and pediatric patient populations combined is a big plus Residency is highly desired.SKILLSABILITIESCOMPETENCIES REQUIRED:•Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.•Participates in relevant continuing education programs.•Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.•Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.•A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.•Effective interpersonalcommunication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.Requirements:•COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.BENEFITSDENTAL INSURANCEMEDICAL INSURANCEVISION INSURANCELIFE INSURANCERETIREMENTEQUITYPAID TIME OFFOTHERABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUSHealthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Created: 2025-02-27