LifePoint Health

Director of Pharmacy

LifePoint Health$185K — $220K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Pharmacy required; PharmD or MBA/MS preferred.
  • Active state license to practice pharmacy.
  • Minimum five years of experience in hospital pharmacy.
  • Strong management and leadership skills.
  • Experience in program management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations and administrative tasks of the pharmacy.
  • Develop goals, policies, and procedure for pharmacy operations.
  • Enhance services and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate operational needs and issues to leadership.
  • Implement new services and pharmacy automation tools.
  • Foster teamwork and improve performance within the department.
  • Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of pharmacy staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance along with paid family leave.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Wellness programs including mental health services and gym memberships.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
  • Work in a brand new hospital with advanced technology and equipment.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full Time, Days

How you'll contribute 

A Director of Pharmacy who excels in this role:

  • Demonstrates administrative responsibilities related to daily operations management. 
  • Develops goals, objectives, policies and procedures for departmental operation. 
  • Works to improve services provided and assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Keeps leadership informed of operational activities, needs and problems. 
  • Drives installation and implementation of new services, procedures and pharmacy automation products. 
  • Fosters teamwork throughout the organization. 
  • Develops and executes Performance Improvement Programs involving pharmacy operations. 
  • Demonstrates skills in measuring, assessing, and improving organizational performance. 
  • Encourages professional development of departmental personnel through in-service education and external education. 
  • Manages the pharmacy team including hiring, training, scheduling, resolving performance issues, coaching and mentoring. 
  • Reviews and approves Technician and Pharmacists schedules prior to distribution to staff. 
  • Meets regularly with pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy operations. 
  • Develops, implements and monitors appropriate staffing plans based on factors such as acuity and census.
  • Coordinates and facilitates the performance reviews within the organizations recommended time frame using appropriate methods of assessing staff competence. 
  • Provides oversight for purchasing and inventory management. 
  • Demonstrates understanding of JC Standards, HCFA, CARF and State Standards and monitors department’s compliance. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

 

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Education: BS Pharmacy required, PharmD and/or MBA/MS (or equivalent education/experience) preferred.
  • Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.
  • Experience: Minimum five years’ experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
  • Additional requirements: Demonstrated management/leadership skills and/or program management.

 

Salary Range: $185,000-$220,000 per year

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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