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Senior Pharmacy Director, Hospital Inpatient Operations

Summary:

The Senior Pharmacy Director, Hospital Inpatient Operations, is a key pharmacy leader for UCHealth, providing support and oversight for inpatient pharmacy operations across all hospital locations and providing oversight of regional hospital pharmacy directors.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in planning, implementation, development and leading the execution of hospital inpatient pharmacy programs, services, and business offerings across UCHealth.
• Collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive the provision of contemporary pharmacy business operations and innovative clinical models of care.
• Manages complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within acute care pharmacy services.
• Proactively engages with internal stakeholders, physicians, and other partners to drive growth and achieve clinical, operational, and financial objectives.
• Supports the enterprise-wide deployment and performance improvement of pharmacy programs in alignment with the UCHealth pharmacy strategic plan for acute care operations and financial performance, business optimization and pharmacy technology.
• Assists the CPO, VP of Pharmacy with the development and implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives which are designed to optimize patient care, enhance financial performance, and drive a high value pharmacy enterprise.
• Leads the execution of the hospital pharmacy services strategic and operating plans.
• Identifies and participates in the development of business cases to support advancement of pharmacy practice.
• Leads performance for pharmacy monitoring metrics that track pharmacy quality/safety, operational efficiency, clinical effectiveness, and financial performance.
• Partners with hospital stakeholders on safety best practices for patients, team members and providers.
• Provides leadership and direction to Directors of Pharmacy and pharmacy team members, creating development opportunities and succession planning for pharmacy teams.
• Oversees hospital inpatient medication management regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, State Board of Pharmacy, CMS, HRSA 340B, and USP 797/800 regulations.
• Proactively supports site leaders in workforce development and employee engagement.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Preferred: Master's degree, ASHP residency in hospital pharmacy
• Required Licensure/Certification: Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Colorado.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years hospital pharmacy leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Preferred: Strategic leadership experience in a hospital pharmacy environment.

The pay range for this position is: $84.28 - $134.84 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off.   Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

At UCHealth, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado’s largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it’s a passion.

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There’s no limits to your potential here.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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