Director of Pharmacy - Northwest Talent Solutions LLC

Northwest Talent Solutions is a leading Technology, Finance, and Healthcare staffing/recruiting and HR/DEI consulting firm partnering with outstanding clients within the private industry and public sector. Currently, we are partnered with a preferred client in Elko, Nevada in search of a highly talented Director of Pharmacy.

Job Summary:

Our client, a 75-bed facility recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center, is seeking a full-time Director of Pharmacy. The ideal candidate will lead a team of professionals in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care and help create an excellent workplace for employees. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment that provides a wide range of services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, and surgical services.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the organization
• Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management
• Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets
• Coordinate and direct internal/external audits
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth
• Integrate evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols
• Act as the "Managing Pharmacist" responsible for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations (after obtaining NV licensure)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred
• At least three years of previous pharmacy leadership experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Current Nevada Pharmacist License (or ability to obtain within three months of hire)
• Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) with the State of NV (following NV License within three months of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (within six months of hire)
• Certificates of Completion for both FEMA IS-100.C and FEMA IS-200.C required within three months of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to assess complex situations and determine effective resolutions
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with department directors, physicians, staff, visitors, and vendors
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

For confidential, immediate consideration, please apply with a formal copy of your resume along with your salary expectations and answers to all outlined screening questions.

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