About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Director Pharmacy - DFW Central oversees pharmacy operations at Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH). This includes purchasing, storing, compounding, packaging, and dispensing drugs in BSWH pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory care facilities. The role involves planning and directing pharmacy services programs and activities. These may include service efficiencies, process standardization, drug formulary design, drug utilization, vendor selection, cost evaluation, quality, productivity, performance standards, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuing education.
Establishes and monitors pharmacy processes for compounding, packaging, and dispensing drugs. This includes maintaining inventories, drug diversion policies, and quality control. Develops policies and procedures for the pharmacy function and monitors their implementation, communication, and compliance. Develops and implements a systemwide approach to manage and evaluate the BSWH pharmacy function and services.
Advises BSWH leadership, medical staff, departments, and operations on BSWH pharmacy operations. Ensures alignment with overall BSWH business priorities. Identifies and implements best practice programs and processes. Ensures compliance with all regulatory areas and legal requirements impacting pharmacy services.
Directs pharmacy services, patient service delivery, and educates pharmacy staff. Develops pharmacy staff and monitors work environments for BSWH. Partners with medical, clinical, and senior leadership. Develops growth strategies, achieves targets, and improves outcomes.
A region Director translates and implements strategic plans for their area. They make final judgments on operational matters and ensure priorities are met. They recommend policies and organizational changes. They plan and execute projects to meet annual targets. They direct department operations, handling staffing, processes, budgets, and costs. They advise subordinates to meet schedules, resolve problems, and monitor performance. They manage a larger, more complex area than a manager. Often, they have one or more managers or supervisors reporting to them.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Directs pharmacy services for assigned areas of responsibility for BSWH.
- Recommends and implements pharmacy strategic and operational plans and priorities aligned to the overall business priorities of BSWH.
- Develops and implements pharmacy policies, procedures, processes, and service guidelines.
- Runs and reviews the order and purchase of pharmaceuticals as needed to maintain inventory levels and desirable turnover ratio.
- Inspects and monitors all drug areas in hospitals to ensure proper drug utilization and quality of drugs.
- Maintains departmental records and statistics and all records required by all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
- Develops and maintains a formulary system to identify drugs in stock. Periodically reviews inventory to ensure medications are stored properly.
- Drives pharmacy operations and builds relationships with physicians, managers, patients, and vendors. Provides services, exchanges information, and orders supplies.
- Compounds and dispenses medication to fill written prescriptions and medication requests.
- Advises physicians and nursing staff about medications ensuring accurate and unbiased consultation concerning drugs and drug therapy.
Key Success Factors
- Pharm. D. required. MBA, MHA or advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in pharmacy operations or related area.
- Experience in a leadership role preferred.
- Current Texas licensure and registration as a pharmacist.
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) and associated pharmacy platforms (EPIC, Meditech, BD Pyxis).
- Experience leading pharmacy teams in a large integrated delivery network preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Doctorate
- MAJOR - PharmD. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Pharmacist (RPH)
