Pharmacy Director jobs in Kansas

Description

PromptCare is a leading provider of home respiratory and infusion services, serving pediatric and adult patients in 30 states from 36 locations throughout the United States. Our Hi-Tech, Hi-Touch care offerings deliver superior patient care and outcomes making PromptCare a preferred partner for hospitals, physicians, and payors. PromptCare currently services 6,400 respiratory patients, 2,500 infusion patients, and 4,400 enteral nutrition patients.  We estimate that we are the largest provider of ventilation care to pediatric patients in the U.S. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for superior management of complex cases, providing unsurpassed clinical expertise, reliable service, and boundless compassion in transitioning patients to the home setting and reuniting them with their loved ones. Our Differentiation consists of an unrivaled team of respiratory therapists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and other care professionals who provide highly sought-after expertise, advice, and patient care. We are the “go-to” provider in our markets among leading pediatric hospitals and care facilities to handle the most acute patient situations. PromptCare holds an expansive payer network participation, supported by a robust billing & collections operation.

Promptcare is looking for a Regional Director of Pharmacy to join our team. This is a full-time in office position, 40hrs per week, Monday - Friday.  The candidate can work out of any of our following locations: Lenexa or Wichita, KS; Omaha, NE; St Louis, MO; Cedar Rapids, IA or Hoffman Estates, IL. 

Job Summary

The Regional Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the supervision of pharmacy personnel as well as the oversight, management and safety of pharmacy operations including compounding, dispensing, scheduling, purchasing, distribution and regulatory compliance. The Regional Director of Pharmacy may also serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for state licensing.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution required
• PharmD or MS degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years recent clinical pharmacy experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with specialty drugs
• Certification in Specialty Pharmacy preferred
• Thorough knowledge of infusion therapies preferred
• Previous experience in a leadership role (e.g., pharmacy manager, director of pharmacy)
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to pharmacy and healthcare
• Knowledge of the latest trends in the pharmacy industry
• Recent inventory management experience preferred
• Accuracy in mathematical calculations including pharmacokinetic dosing preferred

Job Responsibilities, included but not limited to:

• Provides direct oversight, leadership and management for all pharmacy processes and employees ensuring appropriate coverage in absence of staff
• Ensures uninterrupted processing, filling, compounding and distribution of medication, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures
• Ensures ongoing compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, pharmacy licensure requirements, accreditation standards, OSHA, CDC, FDA and USP guidelines
• Completes branch site visits and pharmacy inspections on an ongoing basis to ensure connectivity, compliance, and communication across all sites
• Develops and maintains pharmacy policies and procedures, education, and training materials
• Sets goals and objectives for the pharmacy department and assists in the formulation of organizational goals and objectives
• Supervises overall inventory control and purchasing
• Hiring, training, development, evaluation, promotion, and termination of pharmacy employees
• Performs duties of staff pharmacist when required
• Design and implement mechanisms to establish ongoing accountability within pharmacy staff to improve work performance and increase operational efficiencies
• Counsel patients on therapy management, side effects, and other pertinent issues relative to the patient’s disease/condition and other concerns based on package insert and comorbidities
• Respond to all patient issues, requests for clinical information and other concerns that may adversely impact adherence and compliance

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently

is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This

position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, minimum weight of 35 pounds.

Benefits & Perks 

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision Package 
• 401(k) plan (discretionary)
• PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
• Company Car Program 
• Referral bonuses & Plum Benefits Discount Ticket Program 
• Lunch & Learn Programs
• Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State/Federal/Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.