Interim Director of Pharmacy

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health's Innovative Delivery Solutions (IDS) business helps providers transform pharmacies into a strategic asset - delivering value that supports the patient throughout the continuum of care. The Interim Director of Pharmacy will provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient hospital pharmacies and, on occasion to retail and specialty pharmacies.

This position is 90% travel to our pharmacies nationwide where your license is applicable.

• The Interim Director of Pharmacy will provide leadership on an interim/transitional basis in Cardinal Health contracted inpatient and outpatient pharmacies. Duration of assignment will vary.
• Serves as Interim Director of Pharmacy. Plan, organize and direct all functions of the pharmacy services. Assure all legal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements are maintained at the best demonstrated practice.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital/client site. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital.
• Assure acquisition or renewal of all pharmacy staff licenses.
• Perform as Staff Pharmacist as needed.
• Participate in committee meetings necessary to enhance practice and patient care.
• Attend new client kick-off meetings as assigned. Oversee onsite implementation of opening process. Work with Account Managers as necessary for projects.
• Ensures that weekly status reports are provided.
• Ensure that all staff education is complete.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to travel 90%.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm
  
  D required.
• Must be a "good standing" licensed Pharmacist.
• California pharmacist license or ability to obtain California pharmacist license within 120 days.
• Additional state pharmacist licenses preferred.
• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Retail and specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a director/manager/supervisor required.
• Experienced in all aspects of Pharmacy Operations.
• Proven successful project management experience.
• Excellent planning, forecasting, and negotiation skills with the ability to prioritize diverse projects across the territory.
• May require vendor credentialing.

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.
• Gains consensus from various parties involved.

$121,600 - $182,385.

Yes

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs