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The Pharmacy Director is responsible for the operation of Pharmacy Services, including strategic planning, day-to-day operations, pharmaceutical care, clinical and distributive services, financial management, and personnel management.Essential Duties:Determine the objectives of the department; plan, organize and direct general pharmacy policies and proceduresDevelops and maintains policies, procedures and processes that promote safe, efficient and cost-effective medication use and that comply with TJC standards as well as Board of Pharmacy, federal and state regulatory agencies.Communicate, interpret and discuss with staff hospital and departmental policies and procedures.Establish rapport with physicians and other providers.Engage physicians and other providers in decisions for improving efficiency and quality of service/care.Incorporates lean methodology/tools to improve operations in Pharmacy.Establish and maintain strict control and accountability for all medications stored in the hospital and dispensed or administered to patients.Ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirementsInterview, select and supervise the activities of the department staffDetermine job objectives, work methods and performance standards for department staffProvide for orientation, training, and continuing education of staff.Complete the administrative details of the position including the signing of documents, preparation of reports, completion of performance appraisals, and other employee-related actions in a prompt manner.Ensuring quality outcomes through performance-improvement activities which support the department and the hospital annual goals.Directs all aspects of monthly financial data; analysis of end-of-month drug utilization data and purchasing information for appropriatenessDevelop and monitor department budget(s) on a daily basis with working knowledge of all expenditures Oversee pharmacy billing to include charge capture.Actively participates in interdisciplinary committees, meetings and functions as requiredCoordinate and integrate department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental and hospital wide levelsEnsure that all operations within the scope of the position are carried out in an ethical and responsible manner.Enhances personal professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings and workshops. Maintain knowledge pertaining to scope of practice to ensure safe patient care that is within laws and regulations.Accepts extra duties upon request and completes in a timely and high quality manner.Performs all other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Req Specialized/technical training Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy and licensure as a registered pharmacist in the State of California.Req Master's degree Completion of a pharmacy residency program and an advanced degree program (Pharm.D., M.S., M.B.A., or Ph.D.).Req 6 years Hospital pharmacy management experience in a hospital pharmacy.Req Organization/time management skills.Req Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.Req Leading/ guidance skillsReq Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Preferred Qualifications:Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Pharmacist (CA DCA)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)The annual base salary range for this position is $191,360.00 - $315,744.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.USC is a smoke-free environmentUSC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security ReportAffirmative Action and Equal Opportunity PlanPay Transparency Non-DiscriminationUSC is an E-Verify EmployerDigital AccessibilityIf you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences CampusType: Full time

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