Job Description
Director of Pharmacy
📍 Vernal, UT
🕒 Full-Time | Onsite
Lead. Innovate. Elevate Patient Care.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Pharmacy to lead and oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations in Vernal, Utah. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant pharmaceutical services while driving clinical excellence, operational performance, and team development.
If you are a pharmacy leader who thrives in building high-performing teams, maintaining regulatory readiness, and advancing patient-centered care, this opportunity offers both impact and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Pharmacy Department
- Oversee daily pharmacy operations, workflows, staffing models, and service delivery
- Develop, implement, and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, state board, accreditation bodies)
- Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
- Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of pharmacy staff
- Integrate evidence-based clinical practices and medication safety initiatives
- Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, inspections, and surveys
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, administration, and quality teams to support organizational goals
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited institution
- Active Utah Pharmacist License or ability to obtain prior to start
- Proven leadership or management experience in a pharmacy setting
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, clinical standards, and regulatory compliance
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Hospital or acute care pharmacy leadership experience
- Experience managing departmental budgets and financial performance
Core Skills & Competencies
- Pharmacy operations & leadership
- Regulatory compliance & accreditation readiness
- Clinical quality and medication safety
- Staff supervision, mentoring, and development
- Strategic planning and budgeting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Evidence-based practice integration
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