Director, Pharmacy Services - Ambulatory

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

 

As the Director, Pharmacy Services, you will be reporting to the Chief Pharmacy Officer, this position is responsible for the leadership of Ambulatory Pharmacy services to support adult, pediatric, and perioperative services within the OHSU Hospital, Ambulatory Infusion, and Doernbecher Children's Hospital. You will also works directly with the Chief Pharmacy Officer to prioritize work and initiatives in alignment with OHSU Health Enterprise strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, employee supervision; education and training of staff; program development; management of business and professional activities of the pharmacies; quality assessment and process improvement; and maintenance of practice standards, customer service, compliance with accreditation standards and applicable laws and regulations; coordination of pharmacy services with other hospital departments, and teaching of pharmacy interns and residents. You will collaborate with hospital finance to identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and budget formation. Additionally, this position provides oversight in implementation of automation and technology and would collaborate with hospital leadership to assess, prioritize, and implement gene therapy at OHSU.

Function/Duties of Position

Directing Workflow: 

• Oversees the Ambulatory Pharmacy workflows in a cost-effective manner, directing day-to-day operations, delegating responsibility and authority for providing pharmacy services. Oversees integration of new pharmacy services into standard pharmacy workflows.

Program Design & Development:

• Align Ambulatory Pharmacy strategies with health system goals and vision. Development of programs, facilities and systems for continuous departmental improvement. Identfy and oversee initiatives impacting our entire department and health system partners.

Process/Service Monitoring: 

• Determines, coordinates/delegates, and schedules appropriate assignment of staff to meet workload demands, assuring adequate resources are available. Maintains practice standards, compliance, and accreditation standards and applicable laws and regulations. Guides implementaiton of automation and technology throughout the ambulatory infusion setting.

Team Member Leadership:

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and supervises ambulatory pharmacy leaders and assigned staff. Develops performance standards, conducts performance appraisal (PE); and recommends salary increases consistent with Hospital policy and procedures. Supports ambulatory pharmacy leaders in HR inquiries.

Quality and Safety:

• Develops new and improved services within Ambulatory Pharmacy focused on adult, pediatric, and perioperative services through constant evaluation and innovation. Utlizes metrics to create strategies for revenue generation, cost savings, and improved patient care. Use OPEX, Lean, and quality improvement strategies to continuously improving services that exceed customer needs.

Departmental Interdisciplinary Coordination:

• Collaboration of pharmacy services with interdisciplinary teams that may include, but not limited to, nursing areas, other Ambulatory and Hospital departments, and external agencies to facilitate a smooth continuity of care.

Teaching:

• Coordinates the recruitment, education, and training of pharmacy students, interns, and residents during their health-system pharmacy administration & leadership rotations. 
• Collaborates with the Chief Pharmacy Officer and hospital finance to manage budget and develop new financial initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• RPH, PharmD
• Licensed Pharmacist in Oregon
• Masters or Pharmacy Residency + 2 yrs work in hospital pharmacy

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ambulatory Pharmacy
• Communication, written and verbal
• Supervision
• Contemporary Practice of Pharmacy

Additional Details

The incumbent will spend a significant amount of time at a computer terminal. The position must deal with

situations on a daily basis with a high degree of intensity. In addition, within the health care setting there

can be significant lack of control over the work pace, with frequent interuptions (work is often dictated by

external factors) that may lead to mental fatigue or stress

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.