Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
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Job Posting closes: Open until Filled
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Required documents uploaded by: All required documents listed below must be attached to your application within 2 days of applying for your application to be considered complete.
Agency Information:
South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital (SCR) is Kansas's newest state psychiatric hospital and serves adults experiencing serious mental illness throughout south-central Kansas. Located in Wichita, SCR is a 104-bed facility committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a modern, recovery-oriented environment.
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Director of Pharmacy
Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $145,000 annually.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Hospital pharmacy is responsible for providing pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve quality of patient care. The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the operation of pharmacy services, including strategic planning, day-to-day operations, pharmaceutical care, clinical and distributive services, financial management, responsibility, and personnel management. The Director serves as a role model for innovative thinking and focusing on quality work.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Planning
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Develop and approve pharmacy services policies and procedures.
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Review and update the hospital formulary on a timely basis.
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Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for pharmacy operations and with standards of practice from accrediting agencies, Pharmacy board, KDHE regulations, KDADS regulations and other regulatory agencies.
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Develop an organizational structure with clearly defined lines of authority and job responsibilities that enable employees to work together toward common objectives.
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Train healthcare team on medication management and effective utilization of pharmaceutical technology.
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Integrate pharmacy services with other hospital departments and medical staff to establish a multidisciplinary approach to improving patient care.
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Develop, justify, lead, and manage pharmacy programs and services to improve patient care.
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Design and maintain a medication distribution system that provides checks and balances to minimize risk of adverse outcomes.
Clinical Operations:
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Actively collaborate with treatment teams to monitor patient medication therapies that ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
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Monitor patient medication therapy for incompatibility, contraindications, polypharmacy, and optimal dosing.
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Accurately fill prescriptions and dispense medications from the pharmacy.
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Deliver medications to treatment staff for patient care.
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Manage formulary and inventory to ensure medications are readily available and accessible.
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Resolve operational problems that impact effectiveness of pharmacy services.
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Collect data for department’s quality improvement initiative.
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Detect and document adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
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Review medication variances and error, recommend determination of standards of care, and submit three audit reports on a timely basis.
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Serve on hospital committees and task forces as requested. Submit agendas to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee recorder at least the day before scheduled meetings.
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Evaluate and teach pharmacy students when available.
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Provide education to medical and nursing staff regarding new medications, policies and updates in delivery of pharmacy services.
Personnel Management:
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Establish appropriate staffing levels and positions to achieve departmental and hospital objections. Collaborate with Human Resources in the recruitment of pharmacy staff.
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Communicate clearly with pharmacy staff regarding new policies, changes and rationale of these changes with pharmacy staff to enhance their understanding of these policies and changes; encourage their feedback and recommendations on improving delivery of pharmacy services. Discuss changes and updates with pharmacy staff before these are shared with other disciplines and implemented.
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Schedule pharmacy personnel to optimize access to pharmacy services, including daytime, after hours, weekend and holiday back up scheduling.
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Approve position descriptions and performance standards for pharmacy staff.
Financial Management:
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Monitor and allocate resources within the pharmacy services operations budget.
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Expend funds consistent with pharmacy services budget.
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Seek innovative ways to reduce/contain costs and ensure quality services with medical staff.
Competency and Licensure:
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Maintain pharmacist licensure, pharmacy licensure. Complete all hospital training requirements in a timely manner such as the hospital wide training, annual EXPO training, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training. Monitor required training of pharmacy staff to ensure they are current.
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
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BS or Pharm D from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
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Current pharmacy license in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
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Unrestricted Driver’s license.
Preferred Requirements:
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Previous hospital experience with psychiatric patients.
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Previous hospital management experience.
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Experience with psychiatric medications.
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Experience with TJC survey participation.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
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Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
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Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Recruiter Contact Information
KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-0463
Fax: 785-368-6688
Email: [email protected]
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
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Transcripts
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
