Director of Pharmacy

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation 

*A joint venture with Select Medical *

Lakeway, TX

Director of Pharmacy

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Director of Pharmacy to join their collaborative leadership team. The Director of Pharmacy serves as a mentor to the pharmacy team and plays a key role in developing and growing their staff. This is a great opportunity for a strong Pharmacist who is looking to take the next step in their professional career or for an experienced director looking to join a dynamic organization. 

We offer our Director of Pharmacy a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, great vacation, competitive salary, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a fantastic orientation/training program. Join our nationwide network of talented employees today! 

Summary

The Director of Pharmacy ensures the provision of pharmaceutical services (including clinical pharmacy services) throughout the hospital. Maintains liaisons with outside groups or agencies as needed. Assumes all of the duties and responsibilities of “Pharmacist-in-charge".

Specifications

• Selects qualified candidates who fit the culture and have the most potential to contribute to accomplishment of established-objectives.
• Ensures that direct reports have received upon hire and continue to receive throughout employment the training, information and support to accomplish departmental objectives and meet job requirements
• Provides regular and accurate performance feedback to direct reports with focus on results, skill expansion, process improvement and learning.
• Ensures success of department operations through building employee engagement, effective talent assessment, continual learning and development, cross-training and succession planning.
• Identifies and initiates own professional growth through continued learning, self-study and involvement in professional activities and organizations.
• Initiates, schedules, directs and controls the daily operation of the Pharmacy Department through supervision of department supervisors and staff. Works with supervisors to review and evaluate operating procedures, policies, methods and techniques and implement change to increase quality of service, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Performs all of the duties of a Staff Pharmacist (See Staff Pharmacist Job Description)
• Assures that pharmacy services are provided to patients by developing and implementing the objectives of the department. Working within established standards (i.e., Joint Commission, DOH, Board of Pharmacy and others), determines the department's function, organization/employee complement.
• Makes budget recommendations for capital equipment needs and operational expenses along with a projection of departmental revenues.
• Serves on committees as outlined in the Hospital's Administrative Policies and Procedures. Participates in staff, supervisory and special meetings or projects of committee as required.
• Communicates hospital policies and procedures concerning pharmacy services to hospital employees.
• Maintains system of identifying signatures for all authorized prescribers, including a system of records for the requisitioning and dispensing of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Serves as a resource to other departments for the particular specialty. Participates in and contributes to outside professional activities or other projects. Keeps informed of and trends inside and outside the organization which relate to pharmacy services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Pharmacist required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of hospital experience within the last 5 years (one (1) year in a managerial role preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate a pharmacy within a healthcare organization required.