Division Director of Inpatient Pharmacy-Charleston

Job Description Summary

The Charleston Division Director of Inpatient Pharmacy reports directly to the System Executive Director Inpatient Pharmacy and is responsible and accountable for direct oversight, planning, and coordination of inpatient pharmacy for the Charleston Division. This position oversees and provides leadership for all inpatient pharmacy activities at the Charleston Division sites (Institute of Psychiatry, Ashley River Tower, University Hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and MUSC Health- Orangeburg, Nexton) and Charleston Free Standing Emergency Departments (FSED). This role interacts pro-actively with leaders, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care delivery team to achieve desired outcomes across the division. The Charleston Division Director of Inpatient Pharmacy not only represents areas under their direct responsibility but also provides leadership around division wide initiatives to improve patient care, clinical effectiveness, and patient access and to optimize patient experience and quality. This includes major projects, operational improvement initiatives, and collaboration with other leaders to enhance the financial and quality goals of the organization. This position works collaboratively with the System Executive Director Inpatient Pharmacy to ensure processes and standards are implemented and successful at the division level and serves as the primary liaison in their area between the System Executive Director Inpatient Pharmacy and the facility/operational/clinical leaders and performs other duties as assigned.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000611 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-36

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

Leadership:

• Operational oversight, management as well as primary operational liaison between clinical and ancillary service lines.
• Represents the System Executive Director Inpatient Pharmacy in work groups and committees as requested.
• Provide hands-on leadership and operational improvement subject matter expertise to division specific projects and operational improvement teams.
• Ensure alignment to divisional operational plans and strategic priorities.
• Responsible for selecting, developing, and deploying staff in the most effective manner to meet assigned objectives.
• Demonstrate high influence, motivates, and pushes others to succeed in the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Instill a culture of continual, real-time feedback that integrates with professional development framework.

Strategy/Financial:

• In collaboration with System Executive Director Inpatient Pharmacy and other departments across MUSC Health Charleston Division, assist with projects and initiatives to further the strategic mission and goals of MUSC Health.
• Communicate and guide teams to meet the overall strategic intent.
• Provide oversight of budget and variances for areas of responsibility.
• Coach leaders on fiscal responsibility.
• Establish processes to improve efficiency and drive financial improvement.
• Identify resource needs and obtain appropriate funding/approvals.
• Prepare departmental budget and reviews monthly for areas for improvement.
• Assist in the development of business plans, Pro Formas, and budgets for assigned projects in conjunction with other project teams.

Quality and Service:

• Assess staffing across areas of responsibility to ensure alignment with national benchmarks and needs.
• Ensure optimal care team member, provider, and patient experience.
• Develop strategies to ensure standardization of patient and provider experiences across all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with MUSC Health Charleston leadership to drive patient and family experience across the continuum of care.
• Round with the purpose of identifying opportunities and removing barriers.
• Collaborate to ensure highest level of quality, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensure an environment for creating an exceptionally reliable organization.

Operational Performance:

• Optimize operations across areas of responsibility.

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure adequate space utilization.
• Ensure standardization of operations across division.
• Establish and maintain operational excellence across division.
• Partner with leadership across various departments to ensure smooth patient flow by implementing best practices and operational improvements.
• Create a culture where process improvement is encouraged and supported.

Professional Development:

• Identify top talent and provide opportunities for growth and development.

• Mentor/coach/support leaders and care team members and support their professional growth and development.
• Identify gaps and develop plans for gap closure.
• Mentor leaders to perform at the top of their ability.
• Seek own professional development.

Communication/Collaboration:

• Create an inclusive environment that supports and respects diversity to promote creative problem solving.
• Build and manage diverse teams to deliver expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with other departments/functional groups/leaders to engage additional resources and subject matter experts to complete projects and initiatives.

Additional Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Licensure Required:

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Master’s degree in healthcare related field such as Healthcare Administration, MS or MBA is equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience: 4 years of pharmacy leadership experience in academic and inpatient pharmacy environments with direct supervision of other pharmacy leaders.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and multiple disciplines; talent in the selection and mentoring of a high-quality, effective team; proven ability to lead change, organize teams, and delegate responsibility appropriately; proven ability to use data to drive performance improvement; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate autonomous action.

Ability to effectively communicate to diverse groups in a variety of mediums (written, oral, presentation).

Licensure: SC Pharmacist License or eligible for licensure within 6 months

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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