ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INPATIENT PHARMACY

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the Director with the planning, design, operation, and improvement of the medication management system for the acute care pharmacies. Ensure any responsibilities delegated by the Director are fulfilled through personal actions, proper delegation to competent leaders and individuals on his or her staff, and collaborative efforts with other leaders. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients. Directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals and related substances and supplies. Participates in the departments planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education and human resources activities.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy is responsible for aiding the Director in all legal responsibilities and obligations to maintain pharmacy licensure with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Idaho Board of Pharmacy (BOP).
2. Work cooperatively to plan, organize, and direct operations while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
3. Plan, design and implement pharmacy processes to provide efficient and effective systems for management of drug utilization including prescribing, dispensing, administering and monitoring of medications.
4. Prepare the department budget for personnel, operating expenses, and capital equipment. Responsible for fiscal operation of the department.
5. Effectively monitor and control the purchasing and inventory management processes.
6. Provide timely reporting and variance explanations as required.
7. Establish a safe, efficient, organized, and orderly work environment.
8. Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
9. Direct and participate in the development/revision, implementation and communication of policies, guidelines and standards for the Pharmacy Department in accordance with hospital’s policies as well as federal and state regulations.
10. Supervise and perform human resources management functions for the department including performance evaluations, education and competencies to attract, develop and retain staff.
11. Ensure patient’s pharmaceutical needs are effectively met by establishing staffing mix, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for the provision of services throughout the system.
12. Oversee the integration of pharmacy practice within the hospital system by coordinating resources to provide maximum level of services to patients.
13. Plan, organize, and direct system pharmacy department efforts to monitor the quality of staff performance and the effectiveness of pharmacy programs.
14. Work closely with the nursing, medical staff and other clinical department managers in addressing pharmacy department issues as they are related to the services provided to patients.

CONCLUSION:

The Assistant Director of Pharmacy plays a crucial role in supporting the Director of Pharmacy to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services in the hospital. This leadership position requires a strategic mindset, strong operational skills, and a commitment to quality and regulatory compliance. By providing direction to the pharmacy team, collaborating with healthcare providers, and implementing best practices, the Assistant Director of Pharmacy contributes to the overall success of the hospital in delivering high-quality patient care.

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.