Director Pharmacy - Infectious Diseases

Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Position manages and supervises daily operations of pharmacy, ensuring current licensure/registrations and supervising preparation/distribution of medications (including clinical trial medications) and maintenance of patient profiles.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Staffs and schedules pharmacy personnel.
• Supervises pharmacy staff, including discipline and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a department policy and procedure manual for the pharmacy.
• Interviews and hires all pharmacy staff; conducts performance evaluations of all pharmacy staff, including merit increases and wage adjustments.
• Oversees pharmacy drug budget, establishes drug formulary, and reviews drug purchasing contracts.
• Oversees accurate billing of pharmaceuticals through charge reports generated by pharmacy.
• Supervises accurate preparation/labeling of medications in ensuring proper techniques/supplies are utilized in preparation of IV admixtures.
• Oversees pharmacy compliance with clinical trials and sponsors, including FDA, CALGB, NSABP, and RTOG.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, securing/renewing licenses and registrations as required.
• Provides physicians/staff/patients with appropriate information concerning therapeutic actions, interactions, adverse effects, and formulary status of medications.
• Participates in continuing education programs and pharmacy-related programs as required for license renewals and to maintain updated service.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Pharmacy

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Pharmacist - Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Pharmacist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Work Experience:

Pharmacy (5 Years), Supervisory (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Pharm.D. - Doctor of Pharmacy

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Oncology Pharmacy (5 Years)

Skills:

Cytotoxicity, Detail-Oriented, IV Admixture, Oncology Pharmacy, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Practice, Sound Judgment

Grade
S35

Salary Range
$135,600.00 - $244,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.