Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. 3 years related pharmacy experience. 3 years of management experience including 1 year of supervisory experience.

Job Summary:

Function: Oversees, plans, and directs all pharmacy services in the assigned functional area provided by the organization for all UTMB Health Campuses. Responsible for the procurement, storage, dispensing and control of all pharmaceuticals within all UTMB Health Campuses and for the promotion of rational, cost effective and appropriate drug usage.

Scope: UTMB Hospitals and Clinics throughout the UTMB Health System in assigned areas

Job Duties:

• Oversees and is responsible for pharmacy services at all UTMB Health campuses in assigned functional areas.
• Makes provision for the interviewing, appointing, training, and evaluation of all members of the pharmacy staff.
• Makes provisions for complying with all legal regulations applying to institutional and ambulatory pharmacy functions. This includes obtaining all licenses and permits such as the pharmacy license, DEA license, tax-free alcohol (Industrial Use Permit) permit, and annual controlled substance inventory.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing appropriate internal controls and reconciliation measured for the department; implements mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Responsible for overseeing the design, implementation and management of a safe and effective medication-use system, ensuring that systems are developed and improved based on evidence and best practices, operating effectively and efficiently across the continuum of care.
• Responsible for developing business continuity plans for the continued operation of medicationuse systems and the provision of Pharmacy services during emergencies and disasters.
• Prepares reports and conducts studies including cost analysis, preparation of the annual report, budget and physical inventory.
• Assist the Administrative Director of Pharmacy in developing continuous strategic and business planning.
• Responsible for the oversight and compliance of the institutional 340B program, including contract pharmacy compliance. Includes contacting, reconciliation of expenses, revenues and conducting internal audits as needed.
• Responsible for disposition and control of narcotics and all other inventories of medication assuring all checks and balances are in place for separation of duties.
• Responsible for implementation, maintenance and routine monitoring to assure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 Compounding standards as enforced by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Assumes the responsibility for the safe working conditions for the pharmacy staff.
• Assumes a duty of Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Joint Commission (TJC) Medication
• Management standards across the Health System.
• Leverages technology and automated systems to optimize the medication use systems. Responsible for selection, implementation of all Pharmacy automation used for safe medication management including Pyxis Med Stations, Pyxis Anesthesia systems, Aesynt ROBOT-Rx and Aesynt MedCarousel. Assures all quality checks and balances are implemented and maintained.
• Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of all EPIC Pharmacy modules including EPIC Willow Inpatient, EPIC Willow Ambulatory, EPIC Willow Beacon, and EPIC Dispense Prep Check. Assures IT Pharmacy staff has appropriate training and certification to safely implement and maintain these systems. The Pharmacy Department owns the ERX or medication records for the EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Responsible for all pharmaceutical contracting, procurement, receiving, security, inventory control, diversion prevention, and distribution policies including reverse distribution and other methods or pharmaceutical waste disposal.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PharmD
• M.S., MBA, or MHA
• Completed Pharmacy Residency
• Experience with operating a hospital based 340B program
• Management experience in a hospital-based or ambulatory pharmacy as appropriate

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.