Director of PharmacyKansas City, Missouri

Company: Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Missouri City
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

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Description

Kindred Transitional Care Hospitals has a career opportunity for you as a Director of Pharmacy! As a division of Kindred Healthcare, we play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients who require acute care and rehabilitation over an extended period. Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents. Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders. The goal of our team is to deliver intensive, multidisciplinary care and transition patients' home or to a lower level of care as quickly and safely as possible. Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve. Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's "Most Admired Healthcare Company" for 8 years, Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives. As a Director of Pharmacy you will:

• Directs and coordinators functions and activities of the Pharmacy Department.
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards;
• Directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of all pharmaceuticals and related substances, supplies
• Directs and participates in the department's planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource management activities.
• Consults with and advises Administration, Medical staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the department of Pharmacy.
• Participates in all JCAHO and regulatory body surveys.
• Supports and serve as consultant to all Medical staff and clinical service personnel on pharmaceutical related issues. Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Hospital, LTAC, Transitional Care Hospital, Acute Care, Pharm D
  Qualifications
  
  As a Director of Pharmacy you will have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required from an accredited college of pharmacy, Master's and PharmD preferred.
  • Current Pharmacist licensure in the state where the hospital is located.
  • Four years experience in Pharmacy Management including Performance Management.
  • Experience in coordinating meetings.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, CMS and state guidelines.
  • Clinical background in patient care field required.
  • Experience in facilitating teams.
  • Experience in writing policies and procedures.
  • Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills. If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here . What makes you want to come to work each day at Kindred? 0:56 Everybody wants an opportunity to make a difference on a day-to=day basis but not all of us get to do that. I've worked for many healthcare organizations in my career, all of which have been larger than Kindred Hospital where I'm currently at, but no facility has offered a bigger opportunity for me to feel like I make a difference on a day-to-day basis when I come in and out of these doors. When you see someone come off a ventilator that they said never would, or someone can speak and they said they never would, or you helped a family member through a difficult time while they were supporting their loved one, those are incredibly rewarding things and what keeps me coming in and out of this door, knowing that every single day that I make a significant difference in people's lives and I can't tell you how rewarding that is and I can't wait to see what happens to today. Benefits & Recognition Our goal is to offer valuable compensation and incentive programs that enables us to attract, reward, retain, and motivate highly qualified individuals. Compensation can include bonus plans and recognition for going above & beyond. Healthcare We offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options. 401(k) Plan Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction. Paid Time Off Your work/life balance is important to us. We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program. Wellness Program We offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices. Community Community involvement is consistent with our company's principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care. You have high standards. So do we. Find your future with Kindred, the nation's largest specialty hospital company. A career here will allow you to learn, thrive and grow in a positive and supportive environment where your input matters. Join us and see all that you can accomplish when you combine your talent, skills and dedication with a highly successful and compassionate healthcare leader. Get the latest job openings based on your interests, skills and background sent directly to your inbox. Connect with Our Recruiters Share some preliminary info about yourself and we will contact you to discuss your interests and career and future opportunities.

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