Job Opening Sr. Director Pharmacy - Preparation & Distribution at Compounding Pharmacy Banner Health

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Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Date Posted: July, 9 2014
Source: Jobg8
banner health is recruiting for a senior director of pharmacy preparation and distribution. this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, proven strategic leader to join one of the nation's top healthcare systems. about the new banner pharmacy services division the new will include a banner family pharmacy network and a compounding pharmacy center and will ensure improved care and services for patients and provide opportunities for cost savings through an integrated operational approach to pharmacy services throughout banner. the banner family pharmacy will include a network of retail pharmacies placed within banner health hospitals and larger banner medical group (bmg) health centers to provide patients with more convenient access to pharmacy services and medications. banner health pharmacists will provide counseling to improve outcomes, limit side effects and negative drug interactions and recommend cost-effective alternative medications. most patients can also receive first doses of many medications before they leave the ...


banner health is recruiting for a senior director of pharmacy preparation and distribution. this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, proven strategic leader to join one of the nation's top healthcare systems. about the new banner pharmacy services division the new will include a banner family pharmacy network and a compounding pharmacy center and will ensure improved care and services for patients and provide opportunities for cost savings through an integrated operational approach to pharmacy services throughout banner. the banner family pharmacy will include a network of retail pharmacies placed within banner health hospitals and larger banner medical group (bmg) health centers to provide patients with more convenient access to pharmacy services and medications. banner health pharmacists will provide counseling to improve outcomes, limit side effects and negative drug interactions and recommend cost-effective alternative medications. most patients can also receive first doses of many medications before they leave the care setting, which will help with medication compliance. banner health will also establish a compounding pharmacy center that will insource and centralize compounding, packaging and distribution of many medications to banner health hospitals and banner family pharmacies, ensuring greater quality control and cost savings. about the job the senior director pharmacy of preparation and distribution will lead centralized pharmacy operations for preparation, packaging, inventory management and logistics associated with the provision of safe and effective medications for an integrated healthcare organization. the incumbent will report directly to the vice-president of pharmacy services and develop and implement safe, efficient and innovative services maximizing opportunities for standardization of high-volume solutions. the director will work closely with supply chain and pharmacy leadership centrally and across the organization to provide products and services for patients in hospitals, medical clinics, surgical centers, infusion services and home infusion. this leader must possess understanding and experience in data management in order to prioritize and optimize the most financially impactful processes and products for pharmacy services. the incumbent must work with manufacturers and vendors of pharmaceuticals in concert with clinical pharmacy and supply chain leadership to assure optimal product procurement, preparation and distribution. banner pharmacy services will be engaged in standardizing processes, developing best practices in medication use and safety, assessing innovative approaches to population management and collaborative practice, and facilitating integrated, inter-disciplinary models of patient medication management. to learn more about executive careers with banner health please visit our executive careers site about banner health banner health is a comprehensive, award-winning health system that includes 23 hospitals in seven western states (twelve in arizona), primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and much more. throughout our system, skilled, compassionate professionals use the latest technology to change the way care is provided. we offer a choice of nursing career paths where you can leverage your abilities to make a real difference for your patients
- and real change in the health care industry! 2264p job summary: this position is responsible to provide leadership for all processes and programs associated with the assigned line of business leadership within banner pharmacy services. this position will work in collaboration with the corporate pharmacy services team and will report directly to the vp of pharmacy for banner health. this position will be directly responsible for strategy, program planning and expansion, oversight of all operations, budgeting, quality and patient safety, and the cost effective provision of pharmaceutical care across the continuum. this position will have direct supervisory responsibilities as well as accountabilities for partnering with stakeholders across the continuum to provide excellence in patient care. essential functions: responsible for the strategy and vision of pharmacy services, in collaboration with the continuum of pharmacy services and pharmacy and executive leaders within banner. leads a collaborative effort to design, develop and implement comprehensive pharmacy services within the assigned business line. assures business line pharmacy services positively impact banner's population health management model. ensures compliance with all laws and accreditation and regulatory standards in areas of responsibility, including, but not limited to controlled substance management, 340b integrity, privacy, etc. establishes internal controls to measure and assure compliance. manages detailed, integrated policies, procedures and standard operating procedures to support adherence to best business practices and operations. develops service excellence standards, aggressive goals and accountability of all pharmacy staff and partners. models excellence in customer service and assures teams are engaged in achieving uncompromising service standards. ensures efficient, effective provision of pharmaceutical care, leveraging the appropriate utilization of technology and automation. sets efficiency goals with staff, and fosters an expectation that all staff members are accountable to contribute to improved efficiency standards for the organization. assures services in area of responsibility contributes to the organization's efforts in establishing evidence-based practices specific to drug use, controlling pharmacy expenditures and ensuring maximum patient benefit. leads a highly effective team and assures all team members are competent, effective and professional and are committed to continuous learning as well as clinical, operational and service excellence. establishes performance standards and competency requirements for personnel, as well as developing retention and recruitment strategies. visits points of care or business units regularly, and provides appropriate feedback, mentoring and direction. holds leadership and staff accountable for effectively carrying out their responsibilities. supports a system approach to continuous quality improvement, medication safety and just culture. utilizes data to identify and classify medication adverse events and errors, and establishes quality improvement programs to resolve and prevent future problems. assures issues are appropriate escalated and addressed at the system level. provides regular, succinct, standardized written communications for stakeholders (e.g. hospital executives, medical group executives, mg physicians when appropriate), inpatient pharmacy leaders, and executive pharmacy leadership. schedules and leads regularly scheduled live meetings based upon need. minimum qualifications: bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field. mba, mha or other advanced degree. five years leadership experience. preferred qualifications: supply chain experience. experience in business development or managing implementation of a new business line or service. additional related education and/or experience preferred. exsp phcy standards this professionals BETS_ARC_Setter BACH_a33d1a before to and banner cost internal develops
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