DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY & CLINICAL NUTRITION
Salary Range: $189,000 - $210,000 | Full Time

YOUR HEARTLINE STAFFING CONTACT

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN | Chief Operating Officer
Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $189,000 - $210,000
Signing Bonus: Negotiable
Relocation Package: None

Benefits listed in the requisition:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Other benefits (not specified)

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02135
Work Arrangement: In-Person
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time
Travel Required: No

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director, Acute Care & Ambulatory Pharmacy, the Director leads the Pharmacy to ensure high-quality patient care through facilitation of institutional and system-level goals and objectives.

The role includes oversight of clinical, regulatory, and operational processes to ensure safe and effective medication and nutritional management. The Director collaborates with healthcare professionals and administrative teams across the institution and system.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of the Department of Pharmacy, including planning, budgeting, fiscal reporting, goal setting and measurement, operational processes, clinical services, research, regulatory compliance, and policy development.
• Ensure the department operates within applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and approved operating and capital budgets.
• Develop pharmacy services through service-line enhancements and provider collaboration.
• Manage staff hiring, training, promotion, demotion, termination, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee departmental strategic planning in conjunction with institutional and system-level strategic plans.
• Maintain fiscal controls, purchasing processes, and inventory management.
• Serve as Controlled Substances Registrant for the designated Brighton location and as a controlled-substance subject matter expert for other departments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, including Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, USP Chapters, The Joint Commission, FDA, DEA, and HRSA.
• Allocate departmental operating budgets within established hospital guidelines.
• Review and approve contracts related to Pharmacy Services, including contracted work, automation, and service changes.
• Serve as a liaison between departments and outside associations related to hospital pharmacy.
• Ensure development and ongoing implementation of quality improvement plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary committees and serve as a voting member of local and system Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees.
• Collaborate with medical staff and service chiefs regarding appropriate and cost-effective medication management.
• Review hospital policies related to medication dispensing, administration, and recordkeeping.
• Evaluate and recommend medications for addition to or removal from the hospital formulary.
• Prepare statistical and analytical reports required by regulation.
• Oversee pharmacy postgraduate programs and pharmacy student activities.
• Vote on behalf of the designated Brighton location on appropriate health system-level committees.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• PharmD degree from an accredited U.S. pharmacy school. REQUIRED
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience within a Pharmacy Department. REQUIRED
• Two to three years of experience as an Assistant Director in a Pharmacy Department at an organization with a residency program up to PGY2 in Pharmacy Administration. REQUIRED
• Current license to practice Pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the hire date. REQUIRED
• Strong communication and educator skills. REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong orientation to patient care in accordance with the medical center's mission and organizational values.
• Ability to effectively manage departmental budgets.
• Ability to develop and implement inventory control systems.
• Ability to make formal presentations related to clinical, operational, educational, research, and financial issues.
• Knowledge of national medication trends and perspectives that may affect patient care, hospital operations, or departmental operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS, MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent additional degree.

READY TO APPLY?

Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth regarding the Director of Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition position.

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing
Call/Text: 272-230-3157
Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Heartline Staffing is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.