Description
Director of Pharmacy Services at University of Colorado Hospital
Reporting to the Vice President Pharmacy Services at UCHealth, this role directs the department's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and organization.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensures that all medication regulatory, accreditation, quality, and contractual standards are consistently met or exceeded, including 340B hospital compliance.
* Develops and successfully implements policies and practices that promote medication quality and safety for all hospital medication management areas, taking appropriate action as needed to improve operational and clinical practices.
* Identifies and facilitates the implementation of medication-related, evidence-based outcomes and total cost-of-care optimizing strategies
* Partners with physician and nursing leadership to leverage pharmaceutical and medical expertise, improve and promote health and quality care, and assure appropriate use of medications and prudent use of resources.
* Collaborates with the hospital CFO in the departmental budget development and with monitoring of performance to achieve financial goals; initiates pharmaceutical cost containment and cost avoidance strategies.
* Leads professional/ management development programs to promote the continued growth and effectiveness of hospital staff
* Oversees the development and successful implementation of hospital 340B compliance and optimization strategies
Requirements:
* PharmD required.
* Eligible for state licensure; Colorado Registered Pharmacist License will be required at time of hire
* Successful completion of an ASHP accredited Residency Program preferred
* 7+ years in a hospital pharmacy setting (preferably in an academic setting) with progressive experience in Pharmacy Management
* Expert clinical knowledge and a strong background in all aspects of pharmaceutical delivery; Experience implementing 340B compliance and optimization strategies
* Comprehensive knowledge of all HEDIS, CMS, FDA, CDC and other applicable state, federal, state licensing, and other local regulations as they relate to pharmacy services, as well as broad knowledge of the healthcare industry, including current and emerging trends and new technologies
* Strong planning, financial management, analytical, and problem solving skills required
The midpoint pay for this position is: $99.60 / hour. Midpoint is based on approximately 10-15 years of relevant work experience. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
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UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
