Northern IL

Details

Client Name
MercyHealth
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Allied
Profession
Pharmacy
Specialty
Pharmacist
Job ID
34473760
Job Title
Northern IL & Southern WI - Director of Acute Pharmacy Services

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
10/20/2025

Job Description
Job Title: Director of Acute Care Pharmacy Services
Profession: Pharmacy
Specialty: Pharmacist
Duration: Not specified
Shift: Monday to Friday
Hours per Shift: Day Shift Hours with 24/7 Accountability
Experience: Minimum of 5 years
License: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist
Certifications: Board certified through the Board of Pharmacy Specialists preferred

Must-Have:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PharmD degree
Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency in health-system pharmacy administration or equivalent work experience
Three years of health-system pharmacy leadership and management experience

Description:
The Director of Acute Care Pharmacy Services is responsible for the direction, leadership, operations, financial, regulatory, and quality components of all acute care pharmacy departments.
This role works to optimize pharmacy services delivery by aligning pharmacy service infrastructure with system goals while enhancing efficiency and patient care quality.
The senior director will collaborate at a system level to standardize medication use processes across all hospital-based clinical services areas.

Leads the development of programs, policies, and protocols that are integrated across the system to enhance pharmacy operational efficiency, quality, patient safety, and customer satisfaction.
Develops and articulates a short-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
Develops system department strategies and directs development and implementation of new programs and services to achieve vision.
Leads the acute care pharmacy leadership team to help identify and deploy organizational and departmental strategic plans.
Assists in the planning for clinical programs, manages the implementation of programs, and evaluates program effectiveness.
Establishes effective working relationships and maintains open lines of communication with the medical staff, nursing services, and ancillary services as needed.
Ensures progress toward department objectives by establishing reporting systems, department performance standards, and methods to measure staff performance.
Ensures that pharmacy services comply with regulatory standards.
Ensures compliance with all other applicable state and federal regulations including Sterile Compounding standards.
Enforces all procedures, policies, and standards to ensure consistent application and effective operations.
Develops data-based performance and outcome metrics, tracks and trends data, and leads change initiatives to positively impact the metrics.
Monitors and analyzes financial data to inform decisions regarding staffing and operational budget.
Assesses manager and staff development needs, identifies goals, and provides necessary resources.
Establishes an annual operation and capital budget demonstrating fiscal responsibility through meeting budget target goals.
Oversees and coordinates drug distribution to all ambulatory clinic departments.
Directs and provides guidance to managers on effectively allocating resources based on patient volume, space availability, budget constraints, and program priorities.
Ensures visibility and appropriate participation within various committees, including but not limited to Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Medication Diversion Committee.
Manages complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and efficient operations within all acute care pharmacy service areas.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other similar applications as appropriate.
Exemplifies strong organizational, time management, leadership, conflict management, and change management skills.
Advanced knowledge of health-system pharmacy operations, including the ability to navigate the electronic medical record.
Ability to problem-solve and proactively address issues, resulting in positive outcomes.
Understanding of and partnering with relevant program teams.

Client Details

Address
2400 North Rockton Avenue
City
Rockford
State
IL
Zip Code
61103

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