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Director Acute Care Pharmacy -East Region

Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services Salary
Maplewood, MN Other
POSTED ON 3/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Job Overview

This Director of Acute Care Pharmacy Services employs expert knowledge of pharmacy operations, solid leadership, and quality improvement skills to execute the objectives of complex pharmacy services at three of our east metro locations: Woodwinds Hospital, St John's Hospital and our Bethesda LTAC. This includes a consistently excellent patient experience, outcomes that meet or exceed quality standards including financial targets, a culture of employee engagement and ongoing organizational and regulatory compliance. This role works collaboratively with site leaders, system leaders and other stakeholders to identify, develop and implement clinical programs and medication services in accordance with site and pharmacy services goals and growth opportunities.

 

Responsibilities

 

Manages People

*Supervise department personnel and leaders on both campuses; accountable for hiring, firing, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions
*Values the uniqueness within and respects the differences between individuals.
*Actively recruits and hires people to create a diverse and complementary team
*Models appreciation and acceptance of differences
*Provides a welcoming and supportive environment
*Creates and maintains a communication system to assure all employees have relevant, timely, and appropriate information.
*Establishes and reviews expectations that guide, motivate and hold people accountable for their work
*Provides feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis
*Conducts fair, accurate and timely performance reviews
*Discovers the aspirations and talents of employees and assists them in realizing their goals
*Knows what satisfies employees
*Recognizes the value of employee engagement and promotes positive team dynamics

 

Manage Pharmacy Operations
*Understanding of all service lines, both adult and pediatric,in order to anticipate pharmacy operational and customer needs
*Uses quality improvement tools and techniques to assess work issues and make process improvements
*Understanding of outcome measures and oversight of outcome measure results
*Uses systems thinking to understand the unintended consequences of decisions
*Recognizes and addresses opportunities for improvement
*Uses best practices information to set stretch goals
*Sets appropriate priorities among competing demands
*Creatively manages resources and staffing issues
*Meets all regulatory requirements
*Uses available information technology to support day-to-day work operations
*Functions as part of the management team for system pharmacy integration and supports medication management system initiatives.
*Ensures appropriate level of clinical services through pharmaceutical care and clinical oversight programs

 

Planning and Financial Management
*Provides input on strategic, financial and operational direction for pharmacy services.
*Ensure proper utilization of financial resources
*Plans for future developments including staffing, services, productivity and workload, computer and capital resources, space and staff education
*Identifies opportunities and implements cost reduction initiatives along with initiatives for quality improvement
*Identifies, recommends and implements changes that will improve productivity and/or financial performance
*Lead contractual implementation and review to establish agreements that are in the best interest of Fairview Pharmacy Services as applicable.
*Define, implement and communicate key metrics to monitor the performance of Pharmacy Operations regarding finances, productivity, operations and quality
*Synthesize large data sets into meaningful analysis and tangible strategic business recommendations
*Acts and liaison with finance and revenue cycle to ensure alignment

 

Focuses on Customers
*Understands the importance of patient experience.
*Sets an example of exemplary customer service.
*Continuously builds customer understanding by listening to customers.
*Anticipates patient needs, including those with different cultural needs and desires.
*Continuously implements strategies to improve customer satisfaction.
*Works collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure seamless care and high levels of customer service.
*Effectively manages physician relationships and supports dyad management structure.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years of pharmacy leadership/management experience or completion of ASHP accredited Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency
  • Minnesota Pharmacist License or ability to obtain license by date of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy degree
  • ASHP accredited Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract


Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.


EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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