The Director of Pharmacy (DOP) is a unique role that oversees pharmacy operations, compliance, and medication related services for multiple correctional facilities. This position requires autonomy, ability to identify problems, and create solutions.This individual works closely with nursing leadership from each facility to maintain daily operations and implement process improvements. The DOP directly reports to the FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) Vice President of Clinical Operations, however there is collaboration across all levels of leadership given the vast scope of FCH’s pharmacy operations.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to manage each correctional facility pharmacy coordinator or equivalent position
• Develop and implement nursing-led pharmacy operations
• Procurement strategies
• Distribution
• Inventory management
• Develop and maintain
• Policies and procedures
• Standard operating procedures
• Protocols
• Guidelines
• Provider and staff education
• Co-Chair of the Governance, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (GPT) Committee
• Internal Quality Improvement Program (IQIP)
• Leadership and mentor for pharmacy and patient safety program
• Formulary management
• Review and complete provider non-formulary requests
• Perpetual review of formulary additions and removals
• Drug cost analysis
• Create and maintain third party vendor partnerships for current and future programs
• Community re-entry medication bridging program
• Medication reconciliation solution
• Clinical References and Drug Information solutions
• Ensure compliance is maintained and documented
• Completion of quarterly pharmacy inspections
• Update and maintain financial reports consistent with any contract-related changes

• Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Licensed pharmacist in the state of Georgia
• 5 years or more of hospital pharmacy experience in a clinical or management position with experience in operations, policy development, and an active member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Ability to travel to various facilities within the Atlanta metropolitan area with occasional travel outside of Atlanta metropolitan
• Preferred
• Completion of a Pharmacy Postgraduate Year 1 residency or equivalent years of experience preferred

The Director of Pharmacy is a hybrid position with work locations including in-facility requirements, corporate office, and remote work. In-facility requirements are top priority and dependent on the needs of each individual facility.

The position requires the ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. There are varying amounts of standing & walking, sitting, and frequent close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing, etc.). Physical demands may vary depending on the facility.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

FirstClass Healthcare, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30345: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person