We are currently looking for a Full Time Assistant Director, Hospital Pharmacy to join our Hospital Pharmacy team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working 8:00AM-4:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide organizational alignment within the pharmacy department by coordinating operations within the inpatient pharmacy setting of the CNDH. Other duties of the position include but are not limited to pharmacy department policy and procedure management, Joint Commission/medication management oversight and coordination, and medication safety. Pharmacist must maintain the highest level of attention to detail, such as drug-drug interactions, drug-disease state interactions, drug-patient interactions (i.e. age, allergies, pregnancy, etc.), and preventing medication errors, all of which have the potential to cause injury or death.

Responsibilities: * Coordinates and oversees inpatient pharmacy operations throughout the CNDH including processes, equipment, services provided, competencies, reports, employee performance, and department performance measures * Provides operational support to inpatient pharmacy manager whenever needed * Works with Inpatient Pharmacy Managers to compile and report inpatient pharmacy performance measures and KPIs to the Director of Pharmacy * Works with the Inpatient Pharmacy Managers to ensure regulatory compliance of inpatient pharmacy practice including but not limited to Oklahoma Pharmacy Law, Joint Commission, USP 797, and USP 800 * Works with the Inpatient Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator to oversee clinical pharmacy activities within the inpatient pharmacy team and compile and report applicable data and performance measures to the Director of Pharmacy * Manages pharmacy department policies, procedures, and protocols with the assistance of the Director of Pharmacy * Coordinates work with subject matter experts within the pharmacy department to ensure all documents remain up to date and in line with current practice and facilitates document review and approval through the committee approval process * Participates in monthly PNT committee planning and serves as a voting member of the PNT committee * Collarborates with leadership to ensure Joint Commission compliance of medication management standards and applicable National Patient Safety Goals across the CNDH Works with Quality Department to follow up on tracers and recommendations from Joint Commission consultants on pharmacy practice within the CNDH Coordinates and drives Joint Commission compliance oversight with all managers and leadership within the pharmacy department, and regularly attends and reports when needed to the Joint Commission Core Team * Develops and coordinates the CNDH Medication Safety Program, compiles and reports medication management data including but not limited to adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and pharmacy interventions, and regularly attends and reports when needed to the Patient Safety Action Team (PSAT) * Contributes to the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health's culture of continuous performance improvement, coordinates and plans performance improvement projects for the inpatient pharmacy department, and assists inpatient pharmacy manager to facilitate these projects and report progress to appropriate committee (Quality Council) * Serves as preceptor of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program when appropriate * Maintains inpatient pharmacist competencies to work independently in the inpatient pharmacy setting to support direct patient care when needed * Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types - Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner - Greets and engages with a smile - Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes * Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities * Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types - Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment - Maintains and promotes professionalism - Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics - Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards * Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc. * Maintains files, logs, and records * Ensures employees and resources complete assigned training and development * Maintains knowledge of and enforce all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc. * Mentors, coaches, develops and assists in training in assigned area * Assigns, reviews, monitors and ensures performance of assigned staff for area of responsibility - Participates in candidate selection process - Assigns tasks and responsibilities of assigned staff - Reviews and documents work effectiveness of assigned staff - Coaches and corrects assigned staff through performance deficiencies - Observes and documents work behaviors of assigned staff - Ensures cooperative and respectful work relationship of assigned staff including interpersonal training and resolving internal issues * Ensures compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines for assigned work area * Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies: Essential: * Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements * Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters * Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability * Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines * Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) * Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy operations * Knowledge of programs and services offered within the area assigned * Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate * Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills: Essential: * Basic Computer skills * Accurate typing and/or data entry skills

Experience: Essential: * 3 years directly related supervisory experience * 5 years directly related experience

Education: Essential: * Please see the below comments

Nonessential: * Doctor of Pharmacy * Bachelors of Pharmacy

Essential: * Must have either a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Credentials: Essential: * Pass general background check * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Oklahoma Registered Pharmacist License * Oklahoma Preceptor License * CN Core Leadership Level 2

Nonessential: * Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCPS, BCACP, etc.)

Essential: * Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License with preceptor license * This position requires completion of level two Core Leadership Training within 18 months of the hire or promotion date

Working Conditions: Essential: * Pharmacy/Ambulatory Clinic * Works in an office setting * Standing up to 50% of shift * Sitting up to 100% of shift * Sometimes lift and or carry up to 40 lbs * Potential exposure to contagious diseases * May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions * Stressful environment due to any or a combination of deadlines, pressures, multiple tasks, lines of communication, risks, speed of operations, etc. * May work evenings, weekends or holidays * May be required to be available for Call-Back * Pass pre-employment drug test * Must not have any arrests, charges, pleas of nolo contendere, convictions, or deferred sentences, for any misdemeanor or felony offense