Pharmacy Director - Specialty & Community Pharmacy

About This Role

This role involves directing and overseeing the operations of Specialty & Community pharmacy departments to ensure quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused care in full compliance with regulations. The director will also lead service growth, manage financial performance, and provide oversight for designated Pharmacists in Charge at Michigan Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all aspects of department operations, including strategic planning, new program implementation, and business management.
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve patient care, advance safety and quality, optimize inventory, and streamline processes.
• Develop and execute innovative approaches to operational issues and expansion initiatives.
• Lead a team of subordinate leaders, providing operational oversight for referral processing, production, dispensing, and distribution.
• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care activities, services, and programs.
• Oversee staff selection, training, compensation, performance appraisal, promotion, and discipline.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of all policy and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy, Finance, and Revenue Cycle colleagues on annual capital and operating budgets, maintaining compliance.
• Manage resource allocation, develop controls for drugs and equipment, and facilitate administrative and financial reports.
• Assure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, affirmative action, and safety programs.
• Promote an environment to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce wastes and costs.
• Consistently implement a staffing plan that effectively meets patient care and customer service needs.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (or equivalent)
• Licensure in good standing, or immediate eligibility for Licensure, as a Registered Pharmacist with an active controlled substance license in the State of Michigan
• 5 to 10 years experience in Pharmacy Management directly involved in Financial, Human Resource, Operational, and Clinical oversight of a licensed pharmacy
• Experience in leading specialty and/or community pharmacies
• Knowledge and experience with finance and budgeting principles

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (or equivalent)
• 5 to 10 years experience in Pharmacy Management directly involved in Financial, Human Resource, Operational, and Clinical oversight of a licensed pharmacy; Experience in leading specialty and/or community pharmacies.

Nice to Have

• Experience directing a specialty pharmacy

Benefits