Pharmacy Director at Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Lakeland LLC

Wildwood, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Management, Clinical Oversight, Medication Safety, Staff Supervision, Patient Counseling, Pharmacology, Therapeutics, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Management, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Hospital Operations

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Pharmacy Director ensures the safe and effective use and administration of medications through proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing. In addition, The Pharmacy Director will provide oversight of the hospital pharmacy's clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial management. Pharmacy Director educates patients and caregivers about drugs and their use. They also provide patient counseling and customer service. While advising physicians and other healthcare team members on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects. The Pharmacy Director will assign tasks, supervise and coach Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and support the Corporate Director of Pharmacy’s strategy. The Pharmacy Director will also serve as a member of the hospital Leadership Team. Requirements Licenses or Certifications Current license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state where currently practicing. Education, Training, and Experience Experience with the hands-on build out of a pharmacy department and hospital pharmacy operations is a plus, from pre-opening to department launch, including: Completing licensure applications Pharmacy inspection Implementation of automated dispensing cabinets (pending and loading medications) Pre-packaging medications Interviewing and training staff B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy Previous hospital supervisory experience required. 5 years of experience in a hospital or clinical setting (experience in rehabilitation preferred). Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and medication safety principles. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks. Commitment to patient education and providing compassionate care. Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in pharmacy services. Ability to perform functions in providing patient service. Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families. Protects confidentiality in all areas as applicable. Ability to write legibly. Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical care. Ability to set priorities. Maintains compliance with standards of pharmacy practice. Authors, reviews and assures compliance with current policies and procedures. Excellent leadership and management skills. Ability to foster a positive, effective patient care environment. Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified time constraints. Adheres to ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Speaks and communicates English effectively, both in verbal and written format. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Respects Patient Rights and promotes patient satisfaction. Works cooperatively with all hospital employees. Adapts to changes necessitated by patient/staff situations. Seeks assistance as needed. Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment. Exalt Health is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Director oversees the safe administration, storage, and dispensing of medications while managing the hospital pharmacy's clinical and financial operations. They provide leadership to pharmacists and technicians and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient medication selection and dosage.