Director of Pharmacy | New Kensington, Pennsylvania

A leading healthcare facility dedicated to delivering exceptional inpatient post-ICU recovery services seeks a dynamic Director of Pharmacy to oversee the pharmacy operations at its Alle Kiski location. This full-time direct hire opportunity offers the chance to lead a critical part of patient care in a hospital environment focused on chronic, critically ill patients needing extended healing and recovery.

As the Pharmacy leader, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and multidisciplinary clinical teams to drive excellence in clinical, operational, administrative, staffing, and financial aspects of the hospital pharmacy. Your leadership will ensure compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory standards, while fostering an environment of continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare all drugs and chemicals accurately while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards
• Administer and manage the Adverse Drug Reaction Program
• Lead new employee training and educational programs for pharmacy staff
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives focusing on drug utilization and therapy effectiveness
• Monitor patient drug therapy and provide teaching and counseling to patients and their families
• Develop at least one clinically oriented program annually, such as Pharmacokinetic Dosing, Patient Counseling, Pain Management, or Nutritional Support Services

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of all educational requirements for state licensure and current state pharmacy license
• Minimum of three years’ hospital experience within the last five years
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required by the state
• Preferred: PharmD or BS Pharm with an advanced degree or hospital pharmacy residency completed
• Management experience of at least one year preferred
• Board certification and/or hospital residency training highly desirable

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape pharmacy services in a specialized healthcare setting committed to patient-centered, quality-driven care. Embrace the chance to build trust, create change, and own the future of pharmacy services within a collaborative team.

Apply today to contribute your leadership and expertise to a vital institutional mission supporting critically ill patients on their road to recovery.