Director of Pharmacy - Sidney, Ohio

Oversee pharmacy operations as the Interim Director of Pharmacy in a 71-bed acute care facility with an average daily census of 25-30 patients. This contract role will begin mid-September and continue for approximately 13 weeks until a permanent director is hired. The position operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm with no weekend or on-call coverage required, providing a stable weekday schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage pharmacy scheduling, staffing, and training programs, including Coumadin clinic nursing coverage.
• Lead Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and participate in safety, QAPI, budget, strategic sourcing, stroke, and sepsis committees.
• Oversee USP competency training and sterile compounding training and competency assessments.
• Administer diversion monitoring and data consolidation efforts.
• Manage drug shortage responses and updates.
• Coordinate IT updates including EPIC system training and drug library management.
• Supervise upcoming mandatory programs such as 340B reporting, Baxter pump drug library build, Pyxis server upgrade, USP 797/800 competency testing, and outpatient script system transition from QS1 to BestRx.

Qualifications:

• Active Ohio Pharmacist license required.
• Experience with acute care pharmacy practices.
• Familiarity with EPIC healthcare software.
• Strong leadership skills in pharmacy operations and committee management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including ACHC accreditation standards.

This role leads a dedicated pharmacy team of 4.4 pharmacist FTEs, 5.7 techs/buyers, and 1.25 nursing FTEs in the Coumadin Clinic. The position offers meaningful engagement in a specialized acute care setting with exposure to diverse clinical and operational challenges.

Take the next step by applying today to contribute your leadership expertise and ensure seamless pharmacy services during this important interim period. This contract opportunity provides the chance to make a significant impact in a growing healthcare environment.