Pharmacy Director - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Carilion Clinic
- Roanoke, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops and/or refines systems for medication order processing and distribution of drugs within the hospitals; ensures timely availability of medications for patient care.
- Responsible for developing and managing operational and capital budget for the operations and IV Admixture.
- Oversees utilization of the automated dispensing equipment in the hospitals to include inspections and inventory management of medications.
- Initiates and/or participates in performance improvement activities related to IV practices, non-IV practices or other Pharmacy areas of focus. Develops formal performance improvement strategies related to order entry, drug preparation including sterile IV production, dispensing, delivery and record-keeping.
- Promotes adherence to Formulary Management and Clinical Services protocols, processes and guidelines through general Pharmacy operations.
- Provide direct supervision for assigned staff. Assures adequate supply of trained, competent Pharmacists and Technicians to provide order entry, preparation and distribution services to the patient care areas through good hiring practices, setting direction, counseling and performance appraisals of assigned staff. Participates in development of orientation and continuing education for staff.
- Retains competency necessary to perform, support and evaluate staff Pharmacist duties. Serves as PIC for CRMH and appoints PIC for other Roanoke hospital locations
- Maintains general expertise and knowledge in all areas of IV admixture. Sets standards for IV related practices both within the Pharmacy and within the hospital setting according to Joint Commission, USP 797 and other regulatory criteria that will protect patients from erroneous or contaminated products.
- Establishes quality controls and monitors to ensure that IV prep areas and products with the department meet environmental quality standards.
- Assures staff within the department is appropriately hired, trained and skilled to perform admixture procedures for all patient populations; assures continued competence of staff. Responsible for directing, counseling and completing performance appraisals of assigned staff.
- Complies with all Joint Commission and other regulatory standards related to Pharmacy Services.
- Directs the daily operations of the Pharmacy. Supervises staff, interfaces with other services and departments in providing Pharmacy services and meeting customer needs.
Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Must possess effective leadership skills. Must possess excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.Requisition Number: 143358
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F, on-call ~every 6-8 weeks.
Recruiter: DAVID L NIVEN
Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4057
Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org
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