Job Description
Location: IA-Ottumwa
Department: Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Worker Category: Full time
Director of Pharmacy
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, Iowa
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As a full time, exempt Director of Pharmacy with CPS Solutions, LLC at Ottumwa Regional Health Center, you are the Pharmacist In Charge and Director all in one. The role and responsibilities include operating the pharmacy according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed upon programs. In addition, you will be staffing and overseeing all pharmacy operations, including planning, organizing and controlling activities. You will fill orders with accuracy; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy. In this role, you will oversee 3 full time Staff Pharmacists and 3-4 Pharmacy Technicians.
As a CPS-employed Director of Pharmacy, you’ll receive expert support and resources in pharmacy operations, clinical services, and regulatory to ensure your success, as well as peer support from other CPS Pharmacy Directors. In addition, CPS provides a robust learning platform, called RX Learning Center, for continuing education units. There is also CPS remote pharmacy support for after hours coverage in the pharmacy.
Schedule: This full time position works at least 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday. There may be occasional weekends/on-call to provide PTO coverage for a Staff Pharmacist.
Salary range: $145,000-$160,000 based on experience plus bonus potential
About the Pharmacy: The hours of operation are 6:30 AM- 6PM Monday-Friday and 7 AM-3:30 PM weekends and holidays. The Pharmacy utilizes Meditech Order Entry software, Omnicell dispensing cabinets, Blue Sight Control Check Controlled Substance surveillance software as well as Sentri7 for clinical interventions and documentation.
About the Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center, an 88 bed, Joint Commission accredited hospital, has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa for more than 125 years. As a regional health center, they provide a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of the Lifepoint Health hospital system. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.
Qualifications:
• Pharmacy Degree - Bachelors or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Iowa Pharmacist licensure that is currently active and in good standing
• At least 1 year recent inpatient hospital pharmacy management/supervisory experience
• At least 3 years recent inpatient Pharmacist experience
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of hospital and pharmacy staff
Hospital Requirements: (may be required)
(PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
(MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
Hep B3 Series (or declination)
(Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1st-April 30th
COVID Vaccine
Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match. Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.
CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a post offer (pre-employment) background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.
About CPS Solutions, LLC: Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation’s largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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