Pharmacy Director jobs in Iowa
Pharmacy Director directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a hospital or healthcare facility's pharmacy services. Maintains contact with other department heads, medical staff, and nursing staff to determine needs, resolve problems, improve processes, and promote effective drug therapy. Being a Pharmacy Director requires a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Typically requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Additionally, Pharmacy Director typically reports to a top management. The Pharmacy Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Pharmacy Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director, Pharmacy Operations
- Guardian Pharmacy
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Ankeny, IA
FULL_TIME
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Ankeny, Iowa, United States of America
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Right Dose Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Ankeny, Iowa.
Why Right Dose Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are And What We’re About
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
As a key member of regional management team, responsible for ensuring operation of business is conducted within budget while maintaining a high level of customer service. Responsible for strategic decisions such as determining appropriate operational staffing levels in advance of new business, technology enhancements to improve efficiency, scheduling of licensed staff to meet regulatory guidelines, and regulatory controls appropriate to business.
Attributes Required- Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
- Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
- Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
- Ensure all prescriptions are input, filled and dispensed accurately, timely and within budget.
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate staffing levels to ensure operation runs smoothly within budget.
- Ensure operations are conducted in line with all state & federal regulations.
- Develop supervisory staff, provide input and directions as needed.
- Ensure operations has appropriate licensed coverage as required by Board of Pharmacy; develop schedule for coverage weekly/monthly.
- Identify and evaluate technology which has potential to improve efficiency in operations.
- Oversee workflow; identify problem areas and implement process improvements.
- Work with Director, Finance & Administration and Technician Supervisor to ensure prior authorization/refills are handled in a manner that minimizes uncollected revenue; implement processes and retrain as necessary.
- Liaison with President to resolve conflicting priorities (budget vs. level of service, etc.)
- Oversee purchasing for operations, including drugs and all supplies required, and manage inventory to plan. (where function reports to DOO) or closely collaborate with Director Finance & Administration on purchasing and inventory optimization (where function reports to DFA).
- Work with President/Account Management to resolve all service issues in a timely manner to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Work with President/ Account Management to ensure that new business is on boarded smoothly and efficiently.
- Contribute to production by working as a Pharmacist as required.
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field required
- Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements)
- 5 years of Director/Manager of Pharmacy Operations experience; preferably LTC experience, but will consider comparable experience in other practice settings
- Experience managing multiple functional areas
- Experience in a high-volume pharmacy practice
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
- Requires up to 20% travel, by air and ground
- Ability to work flexible hours
Emotional well-being and physical health are important, which is why our employees receive a generous benefits package and a work culture that supports our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match (1)
- Multiple health plan options including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA eligible plans
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Dental and Vision plans
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
- Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance
- Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
- Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Full-time employees only, excluding EAP which is available to all Guardian employees
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like. - 4 Days Ago
Director Pharmacy
- UnityPoint Health
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Sioux, IA
FULL_TIME
- OverviewUnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital PharmacyFull-TimeDaysPlan, lead and direct functions of pharmacy department core service areas to include: Utilization of technology to develop safe and effective...
- 11 Days Ago
Pharmacy Assistant
- Guardian Pharmacy
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Ankeny, IA
FULL_TIME
- Ankeny, Iowa, United States of AmericaExtraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the g...
- 2 Days Ago
Pharmacy Technician
- NuCara Pharmacy
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Ackley, IA
FULL_TIME
- NuCara Pharmacy is a dynamic community pharmacy serving patients in Iowa, Texas, North Dakota and Minnesota. At NuCara, we prioritize one-on-one patient counseling and medication management with the g...
- 8 Days Ago
Pharmacy Technician
- Towncrest Pharmacy
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- Towncrest Pharmacy is a progressive independent community pharmacy with locations in Iowa City, Solon, Marengo, Van Horne, and Belle Plaine. We are currently looking for 1 full-time pharmacy technicia...
- 9 Days Ago
Pharmacy Technician
- NuCara Pharmacy
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Coralville, IA
FULL_TIME
- NuCara Pharmacy is a dynamic community pharmacy serving patients in Iowa, Texas, North Dakota and Minnesota. At NuCara, we prioritize one-on-one patient counseling and medication management with the g...
- 9 Days Ago
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- Encompass Health
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- Encompass Health
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Pharmacy Director
- Encompass Health
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Pharmacy Director
- Astiva Health
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- Encompass Health
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Boise, ID
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Pharmacy Director
- WTW
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Houston, TX
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Pharmacy Director
- Encompass Health
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Pharmacy Director
- Encompass Health
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Hot Springs, AR
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About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacy Director jobs
$181,044 to $225,638
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What does a Pharmacy Director do?
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Hiring and training personnel is one of the pharmacy director’s jobs.
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They also have to ensure the pharmacy itself runs smoothly and efficiently.
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In a hospital, the pharmacy is often considered a hospital department; it is commonly viewed as a revenue producing entity more than a division of hospital services.
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