Area Director of Pharmacy

Area Director of Pharmacy
Job Type: Full Time, Days

This position will oversee two separate Mercy Health hospitals in Youngstown: a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health hospital opening this December.

Your experience matters

At Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Area Director of Pharmacy functions as the Pharmacist in Charge and is responsible for operational management of the Pharmacy Department including functioning as the main pharmacist. They will manage the department in compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, goals and budget of the department. The director incorporates and demonstrates customer service strategies to achieve the organization's goals.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

• 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.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• BS Pharmacy required, PharmD and/or MBA/MS (or equivalent education/experience) preferred

• Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.

• Minimum five years' experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.

• Demonstrated management/leadership skills and/or program management

About Us

Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

EEOC Statement

Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health Hospitals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.