Director of Pharmacy (Behavioral Health)
UHS
Summary
The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the inpatient pharmacy to ensure that medications are handled, stored, dispensed, and delivered in an appropriate manner.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Establishment and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to all Pharmacy functions
- Providing Pharmacy clinical services to Physicians, Nurses, and Patients
- Overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy
- Supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Effective cost management of medications
- Chairperson of the P+T Committee
- Reporting to the Quality Management Committee
Primary Responsibilities
- Processes physician drug orders including order entry into dispensing computer system, appropriate product selection, labeling and repackaging, delegating product preparation activities to pharmacy technicians
- Consults with various health care professionals and provides information and guidance concerning drugs and their appropriate use
- Complies with departmental and hospital policies and procedures
- Oversees pharmacy staff and ensures coverage for pharmacy operations
- Participates in and/or provides support to hospital committees as agreed upon to help establish drug-related policies, criteria, or to monitor issues related to drugs i.e. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Prepares periodic reports on the progress of the department for submission to the administration of the hospital
- Assists the department and hospital in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards
Required Qualifications
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
- Active State of Texas pharmacist license in good standing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- Some hospital pharmacy work experience
Requirements
- ACPE-accredited PharmD degree (highly preferred) or BS of Pharmacy with recent pharmacist work experience
- Active State of Texas pharmacist license in good standing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Some hospital pharmacy work experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.