Administrative Director of Pharmacy, Texas Medical Center- Houston, TX - Saunders Staffing Agency

Salary - 215k to 250k, bonus 20% of compensation

Partial relocation

Reports to the VP of Operations-TMC

No Visa Sponsorship

Fully onsite

Job Description

• Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center seeks an experienced Director of Pharmacy to support and lead pharmacy operations of a level 1 trauma and teaching hospital.
• TMC/Children's is a 1000+ licensed bed teaching hospital; level I Trauma designation.
• Primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.
• This individual will provide pharmacy services oversight of TMC Adult, Children's, Heart and
• Vascular, Cancer Center Infusion Center, and various outpatient pharmacy services. Related experience in an academic medical center is essential for this role. There will be three
• Directors reporting to this position include the Children's Hospital, Ambulatory, and Inpatient pharmacies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Master's degree is highly desired and Doctorate of Pharmacy degree preferred. Completion of ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• Five (5) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Ability to solve problems, establish trust and credibility, and deal effectively with change.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and compassion.
• Evaluates operations on an ongoing basis, utilizing the principles of continuous process improvement. Develops implements, checks, and retools action plans to address variances and improve efficiency.
• Assesses evaluates, and ensures the competent delivery of pharmaceutical services and provision of drug-related information to inpatients and outpatients according to the needs and age of the patient.
• Identifies staffing needs. Selects, trains, mentors, evaluates and counsels staff as appropriate.
• Establishes the scope of services and develops annual implementation plans that contribute to organizational strategic objectives.
• Communicates with staff and promotes staff ownership in problem-solving and participation in operational decision-making.
• Prepares annual budget, controls and reduces costs, forecasts operational needs, and reviews expenditures to ensure budget limits are not exceeded.
• Serves as a positive role model to staff, ensuring that customer service is a priority.
• Remains visible and accessible to physicians, seeking input and feedback on services, medical staff bylaws, and policy/procedure changes.
• Stays up-to-date on new developments in healthcare, incorporating innovative systems of delivery while complying with all regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Participates in the development of hospital marketing and business plans to enhance resource allocation, centers of excellence, and product lines.
• Participates in hospital quality improvement teams and other committees as assigned.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, and support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.