Director of Pharmacy

Title: Pharmacy Director

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Pharmacy Services

Status: Full-time

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $196,081-$269,604/annual

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary:

The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for leading, organizing and supervising all aspects of pharmacy operations to ensure compliance and safe medication use processes throughout the Medical Center. This position is responsible for pharmacy related regulatory compliance including, but not limited to, cleanroom compliance, hazardous drug procedure compliance, drug diversion and 340b programs. The Director of Pharmacy Services is responsible for identifying and responding to internal and external forces that will impact pharmaceutical care with the medical center and/ or health system. They collaborate with others to establish and achieve strategic goals. They review new and/or current technological and clinical practice changes and implement improvements as necessary. The Director of Pharmacy Services serves as a contributing member of the system Pharmacy Services leadership team and serves as a direct link between the health system, medical center, and department strategies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Directs the operations of the Department of Pharmacy

Designated as the Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist-in-Charge and/or ensures PIC is appropriately assigned for each pharmacy location

Leads plans to meet federal, state, and accreditation standards that apply to pharmacy care (e.g., BOP, JCAHO, DEA). Develops strategies for optimizing operations, clinical programs, and medication management.

Directs local improvement plans to optimize pharmacy operations and quality and efficiency of pharmaceutical care

Leads or actively supports system performance improvement projects

Accountable for departmental budgets, controls costs, and ensures efficient resource allocation. Actively supports the 340b program execution at all associated covered entities sites, local expertise/education, and any remediation activities that may be needed.

Collaborates with local and system physicians, nurses, administrators, and others, to improve patient progression of care and outcomes.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.