Director of Pharmacy

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Pharmacy

StartDate: ASAP

Be Part of Something New — Lead Pharmacy Operations at Wellstar’s Brand-New Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown, GA!

The Position

• The Director of Pharmacy provides oversight, direction, strategic planning, and coordination to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of medications across all operational, clinical, and financial pharmacy services at Wellstar’s newest hospital, Columbia County Medical Center.
• The Pharmacy Director reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Operations and will oversee a team of 68 FTEs and three direct reports.
• This leader will establish the foundational framework for expanding pharmacy services, including growth into ambulatory and infusion services, while evaluating procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement, and strengthening medication safety practices.
• The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid understanding of medication safety, the ability to build and foster relationships, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of the 340B program and the ability to effectively speak to financial performance and metrics are highly desirable.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist license required.
• Minimum of seven years of hospital pharmacy experience required, including at least three years in a leadership role.
  
  
  

The Community

• Grovetown is a fast-growing city located in Columbia County, just west of Augusta, offering a welcoming small-town feel with convenient access to metropolitan amenities.
• Known for its strong schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and affordable cost of living, Grovetown has become one of the most desirable communities in the Greater Augusta area.
• Residents enjoy abundant outdoor recreation, including parks, walking trails, and green spaces such as the Euchee Creek Greenway, as well as easy access to golf courses and regional outdoor attractions.
• With proximity to Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), the area benefits from a strong military presence, a stable economy, and a diverse, inclusive population.
• Combining rapid growth, community pride, and a high quality of life, Grovetown offers an exceptional place to live, work, and build long-term roots in east-central Georgia.
  
  
  

The Organization

• Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center is a brand-new, state-of-the-art acute care hospital being developed to serve the rapidly growing Columbia County and Greater Augusta region, expanding access to high-quality healthcare close to home.
• The six-story campus is designed to include approximately 100 inpatient beds, a modern Emergency Department, six operating rooms, advanced imaging capabilities, interventional services, and a heliport to support critical patient transport.
• An adjacent medical office building will expand outpatient and specialty services, supporting a seamless continuum of care while addressing long-standing healthcare access needs in the community.
• As part of Wellstar Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Georgia, the medical center benefits from nationally recognized, innovative care models focused on quality, safety, and expanded access to care.
• Wellstar’s integrated network includes 9 hospitals, 300 medical office locations, 9 cancer centers, 55 rehabilitation centers, 21 imaging centers, 15 urgent care locations, 5 health parks, 3 hospice facilities, and 1 retirement village, delivering comprehensive care across the state.
• Known for its inclusive culture and commitment to caregivers, Wellstar has earned national recognition, including honors from the National Association for Female Executives and repeated inclusion on Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies list.
  
  
  

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Ashley Bivens

Executive Search Director

ashley.bivens@amnhealthcare.com

#BESrecruitment

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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