"Director of Pharmacy - Lakewood and Los Alamitos - F/T -Days"

Director of Pharmacy - Lakewood and Los Alamitos - F/T -Days

Req ID: 146302
Location: Lakewood, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy-LAK
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $190,300.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $390,900.00/Yr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The Director, Pharmacy is responsible for the operational leadership and management of all pharmacy services and functions at their assigned facility or facilities. The incumbent is accountable for the clinical quality, operational performance, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and financial management of pharmacy operations within the assigned area. This role directs departmental activities to ensure pharmacy services are delivered safely, accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with health system standards, state and federal regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives, supporting the safe and effective use of medications across the continuum of care. The Director serves as the primary subject matter expert and operational resource for all matters related to pharmacy practice. This position provides direct oversight and serves as a role model and primary resource to coworkers and others, maintaining accountability for departmental performance and the financial integrity of pharmacy operations. The Director exercises wide latitude of authority in managing facility-level pharmacy functions with limited oversight.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change
• Demonstrated success in operational leadership, strategic planning, and financial stewardship
• Ability to use computerized systems, applications, such as Microsoft Office, medication and safety technologies, and automated dispensing equipment
• Ability to read and correctly interpret complex regulations, contracts, and policies
• Minimum 8-10 years Progressive pharmacy leadership experience, including management of large teams or multi-site operations.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacist in CA in good standing (Required) (If not licensed in CA, must attain CA Registered Pharmacist licensure within 12 months of hire.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field
• Post-graduate residency training (PGY1/PGY2) or equivalent clinical/administrative experience
• Experience in a union environment
• Knowledge and use of EPIC electronic health record

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.