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University of Miami Pharmacy Director, Full Time in Miami, Florida
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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently seeking a Full Time Director, Pharmacy to work in Miami. The Director, Pharmacy directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for pharmacy services, and oversees all pharmacy operations. Moreover, the Director, Pharmacy recommends innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration, and carries out mutually agreed upon programs. This employee also maintains contact with other department heads, medical staff, and nursing staff to determine needs, resolve problems, improve processes, and promote effectiveness.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Works with physicians and pharmacy staff to administer cost effective pharmacology therapy with a timely protocol.
Reviews, monitors, and recommends changes to prescription programs and formulary, including limitations, pre-authorizations, exceptions, and non-covered items.
Directs and coordinates functions of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with government rules and regulations.
Directs performance improvement activities for the department and reviews opportunities for cost reductions through formulary control.
Ensures the quality and cost effectiveness of departmental operations and patient care services throughout the assigned service areas or patient care locations.
Implements procedures according to hospital policies and legal requirements.
Analyzes records for prescribing trends and inappropriate usage.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Pharm.D. degree
State of Florida Pharmacist license
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H19