Executive Director of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Administration - FT Day Shift - University of California, Irvine

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary:

The Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer (ACPO) is an executive leader in the Pharmacy Enterprise that provides assistance to the Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the continual growth and efficient operation of multiple pharmacy service areas, under his or her leadership. This position involves design and administration of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with State, Federal, and University rules and regulations, advance pharmacy practice, and enhance patient care. The ACPO will develop and oversee the implementation of standardized, best practices across multiple pharmacy sites, establish programs with pharmacy leaders to ensure staff competence and maintenance of current knowledge, assist the CPO in development and oversight of the Pharmacy budget, including capital planning, ensuring the judicious use of human, financial, and physical resources. The ACPO will develop and optimize medication management processes. The ACPO will promote and foster a culture of safety and pursue the improved use of medications and reduction of potential medication-related events. The ACPO will lead change and participate with Pharmacy Leadership to develop short- and long-term strategies that support goals of the department and of the organization. The ACPO represents Pharmacy on cross-functional committees and in the industry. The ACPO will possess broad-level knowledge and experience in health-system pharmacy practice and will provide mentorship to support employees in their professional development. This position requires occasional travel to various sites to oversee and support clinical pharmacy services across the organization.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Strategic vision for advancing pharmacy practice.
• Minimum seven years of Pharmacy leadership experience, including hospital or health-syst
• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
• Demonstrated professional progression in leadership roles.
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• CA Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist licensure in good standing
• Ability to use computerized systems, applications such as Microsoft Office, medication and safety technologies.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts, and policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of sterile compounding, USP795/797/800
• Successful completion of PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Health Management
• Successful completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
• Strong knowledge of 340B drug pricing program and related regulatory standards
• Previous experience in an academic medical center is preferred.
• Advanced degree in management or business

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.