Associate Director of Pharmacy/Compliance and Clinical Outcomes

Heartland Home Infusion Services (HHI; affiliated with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking an Associate Director of Pharmacy/Compliance and Clinical Outcomes who will be responsible for clinical research, compliance, reporting and new pharmacy development.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Develops and directs sterile product production, distribution, procurement and quality assurance activities cost effectively, and in accordance with professional practice standards and pharmacy regulations.
• Develops and directs clinical pharmacy monitoring services provided to patients and clients.
• Prepares pharmacy management reporting records including budgets.
• Provides technical and clinical information to sales staff, hospital personnel, medical groups, and other health professionals.
• Directs development, implementation and compliance to standard policies and procedures.
• Participates in the assessment of initial competency and ongoing competency of clinical staff pharmacists.
• New pharmacy implementation coordination.
• Responsible for pharmacy licensure within states.
• Serves as Pharmacist In Charge as necessary.
• Hospital Avoidance Program data collection and reporting.
• Assesses contracts and negotiates pricing.
• Accountable for JCAHO at all locations.
• Maintain JCAHO licensure for existing pharmacies.
• Generates Infusion Review Committee Reports on a monthly basis.
• Assesses the requirements of clinical education and knowledge within the pharmacy and performs educational sessions or materials when needed.
• Performs clinical research.
• Assists with assigned special projects.

Requirements

Requires two (2) to five (5) years pharmacy practice experience with progressively increased responsibility in home infusion therapies and/or hospital IV admixture program. Some clinical background or training is required with a demonstrated ability to manage people. A minimum of BS degree in Pharmacy and licensure as Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois are also required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• $225,000-$250,000 ($95,000 base salary + monthly bonus)