WVU Medicine

Director of Pharmacy - Oncology and Investigation Drug Services

WVU Medicine$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as a Pharmacist required within 100 days of hire in WV, PA, MD, or OH.
  • Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency with 4+ years of administrative experience, or a non-health-system residency with 5+ years of experience, or 7+ years of inpatient pharmacy administrative experience.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Business, Health Administration, Health-System Pharmacy, or Public Health.
  • Preferred: Board certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty.
  • Knowledge of retail pharmacy and specific knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Responsibilities

  • Promote safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication use in collaboration with pharmacy managers.
  • Direct comprehensive drug distribution and clinical pharmacy services.
  • Serve on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, managing interdepartmental communication.
  • Develop strategic goals and plans for the pharmacy department.
  • Foster professional development and oversee performance improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure quality management practices in departmental operations.
  • Act as program director for Pharmacy Practice Residents and teach at the School of Pharmacy.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and education.
  • Access to a supportive work environment.
  • Engagement in innovative pharmaceutical care practices.
Full Job Description
Directs the provision of pharmaceutical care in WVU Hospitals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:  

1.Must possess a current license as required by the state board where services will be provided or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 100 days of hire: 
WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy             
PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy 
MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy 
OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy 

NOTE:

* While waiting on licensure, employee may not practice pharmacy under West Virginia law and may not be allowed within the licensed pharmacy area without direct and guided supervision of a licensed pharmacist

* Employee may not function as a Pharmacist-in-Charge or perform any function of a practicing pharmacist.

* Incumbents will refrain from engaging in any responsibilities that necessitate a pharmacist's license until they have obtained full licensure.


EXPERIENCE:  
1.Completion of one of the following combinations of experience: 
2.Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 4 years of administrative experience OR; 
3.Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 5 years of administrative experience OR; 
4.Seven years inpatient and/or health-system pharmacy administrative experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health. 
2. Board Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty. 


EXPERIENCE:
1. Foundation knowledge in retail pharmacy and specific knowledge of 340B. 

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.  Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:  

1. Must possess a current license as required by the state board where services will be provided or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 100 days of hire: 
WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy        
PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy 
MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy 
OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy 

NOTE:

* While waiting on licensure, employee may not practice pharmacy under West Virginia law and may not be allowed within the licensed pharmacy area without direct and guided supervision of a licensed pharmacist

* Employee may not function as a Pharmacist-in-Charge or perform any function of a practicing pharmacist.

* Incumbents will refrain from engaging in any responsibilities that necessitate a pharmacist's license until they have obtained full licensure.
EXPERIENCE: 
1. Completion of one of the following combinations of experience: 
2. Completion of a health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 4 years of administrative experience OR; 
3. Completion of a non-health-system pharmacy administration residency program AND 5 years of administrative experience OR; 
4. Seven years inpatient and/or health-system pharmacy administrative experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or Master in Public Health. 
2. Board Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty. 
EXPERIENCE:
1. Foundation knowledge in retail pharmacy and specific knowledge of 340B. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Promotes, through a close working relationship with the pharmacy managers, a climate to promote the safe, effective, rational and cost effective use of medications at WVUH and clinics/practices.

2. Directs comprehensive drug distribution systems.

3. Directs clinical pharmacy services.

4. Serves as secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

5. Serves as the primary contact in terms of interdepartmental communication.  Includes membership Leadership Forum.

6. Develops goals and plans for implementation for future directions of the Department.

7. Promotes the professional development of staff members.

8. Responsible for the development of the annual Performance Improvement Plan of the department.

9. Encourages the use of Total Quality Management techniques as a means of improving the products of the Department.

10. Serves as the primary line of communication between the administration of the WVU School of Pharmacy and the Department.

11. Serves as the program director and preceptor for Pharmacy Practice Residents.

12. Provides didactic instruction in the School of Pharmacy.

13. Utilizes key financial and productivity tools to manage and allocate resources of the department.

14. Identifies, and works to rectify, budget variances.

15. Promotes programs which stress cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.

16. Participates in the department’s administrative on-call system.

17. Develops, supervises, and coordinates all the activities of the pharmacy department and pharmacy services.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.  Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to stand and walk short distances for eight or more hours.

2. Frequent bending, stooping or stretching.

3. Ability to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard pharmacy and office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work under stressful working conditions.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

229 WVUH Pharmacy Infusion Center

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

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