Pharmacy Senior Director

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Pharmacy Senior Director to join our team. This full time role will work days.

Purpose of this position: Provides overall strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for Hennepin Healthcare pharmacy services and medication management. Services include acute and community pharmacies, clinic- and infusion-based services, mail and specialty pharmacies, MTM services, pharmacy revenue management and the Regional Poison Center. Accountable for staffing and resource management, budget, legal and regulatory compliance, and oversight of programs. Coordinates with other departments and clinical areas to ensure organizational objectives are met and is responsible for the execution of organizational strategic and operational plans related to scope of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements pharmacy strategic initiatives and operating plans, which focus on optimized patient care and safety, and enhance cost effectiveness. Plans align with HHC priorities and strategies. Partners with senior leadership in strategic and departmental planning. Works collaboratively with pharmacy leadership team to ensure strategic and operational planning alignment, resource alignment and measurement and achievement of goals
• Translates organization's vision and strategies to department level, mobilizes allocated resources to achieve outcomes and growth
• Establishes systems and processes that drive accountability for customer care, financial and/or operational outcomes. Develops systems to identify and measure key patient care, operational, employee and financial outcomes
• Works with pharmacy leadership team to develop and execute monitoring metrics for pharmacy and medication use and compliance, including the categories quality and safety, care delivery effectiveness (operational and clinical efficiencies), employee experience and financial vitality
• Responsible for pharmacy budget planning and processes; monitors for performance and variances to meet or exceed approved budget
• Provides leadership and direction to pharmacy team leadership and team members
• Oversees implementation of drug use initiatives and pharmacy care management initiatives across the pharmacy enterprise
• Responsible for acquisition and purchasing of quality drugs for HHS Pharmacy usage
• Assures medication storage, access and distribution meets patient care and regulatory requirements. Works with others in identifying and prioritizing informatics and automation initiatives
• Ensures implementation of and compliance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with standards and requirements of all accrediting, licensing, and governmental agencies pertaining to pharmacy services, including Minnesota Board of Pharmacy statues and regulations
  
  
  
  • Develops and maintains appropriate reports pharmacy records, reports, and patient information and profiles, as required by standards and policies
  
  
  
  
• Develops collaborative interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships, to assure partnerships and support effective, efficient, and safe operations and clinical processes
• Engages in regular communication with leadership across the system about the medication management system performance needs. Leads efforts to drive evidence-based, cost effective, medication use initiatives across the continuum of care
• Facilitates and ensures compliance with human resources processes and programs. Develops talent within the team, including acquiring, engaging, and retaining team members
• Serves as the RPD for the Health System Pharmacy Administrative and Leadership residency program (HSPAL)
• Builds relationships within pharmacy leaders within the local, state, and national health care community, to partner on improvements within medication management
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of progressive pharmacy management experience within retail and/or inpatient hospital pharmacy services
• Licensed Pharmacist in the state of MN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Administrative residency
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree
• Completion of a master's degree in pharmacy administration or business administration
• Experience with residency programs as a preceptor and RPD
• Active in pharmacy professional organizations
• Epic experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong track record of building internal and external collaborative relationships
• Proven ability to establish department work plans, goals, and manage to those objectives
• An effective team builder and leader with a track record of integrating functions and fostering a positive work environment that motivates staff to achieve their potential
• Ability to design work processes around customer needs and expectations
• Ability to develop and implement cost reduction strategies
• Strong analytical and PC skills

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Minnesota

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.