The Director of Clinical Operations Pharmacy Services is under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Enterprise, Acute Care and Infusion. This leader supports the objective of delivering safe, cost-effective and optimal medication therapy. They are responsible for overseeing pharmacy managers of pharmacy teams, clinical pharmacy programs, committees and other interdisciplinary groups involving pharmacy. They will collaborate with the acute care and infusion pharmacy leadership team, service line leadership, nursing, and medical leadership in support of optimal patient care. The director will coordinate all clinical pharmacy services and programs to help obtain desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, appropriate, and effective medication therapies. This position oversees clinical pharmacy operations across the acute care areas of the UVA University Hospital, promoting standardization and advancing pharmacy practices. This position supports the education mission of UVA by precepting pharmacy residents and students.

Roles and Responsibilities

o Director of Clinical Operations will be responsible for creating the vision and direction for clinical pharmacy programs and facilitating pursuit of best practices

o Skills required for this role include leadership through influence, prioritization, clinical pharmacy expertise, leading practice changes, implementing strategies improve safety of clinical care provided, and facilitating a culture of safety in partnership with department of pharmacy leaders

o Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism in all activities, as measured by a concern for patient care, the ability to listen and cooperate, demonstrating flexibility, the ability to help others within and across departments and teams, and the ability to set and achieve goals

o Works with pharmacy directors, managers, clinical leads, and pharmacists across the department in the delivery of pharmaceutical care and appropriate clinical workflows

o Responsible for facilitating compliance with local, state, federal, and organizational requirements, and coordinating accreditation/inspection readiness activities in partnership with department of pharmacy leaders

o Collaborates with all levels of health care professionals to provide safe and effective care

o Develops and leads proactive implementation of best practice guidelines, recommendations, and clinical decision support

o Collaborate with key service line leaders to support University Hospital patient care services

o Participates in the development of policies and procedures related to oversight areas, clinical services, applicable pharmacy accreditation standards and compliance with federal and state rules and regulations

o Develops talent and coaches peers and others to develop their capabilities

o Holds staff accountable for meeting external and/or internal customers' needs.

o In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

• Provides effective leadership to team/ work group

• Models effective communication and collaboration skills / behaviors.

• Takes action to achieve measurable results.

• Supports innovation and organizational change to improve effectiveness.

• Develops talent and coaches peers and others to develop their capabilities.

• Manages within approved budget

• Applies knowledge of functional area to effectively manage operations.

• Holds staff accountable for meeting external and/or internal customers needs.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $141,169.60 - $225,867.20 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Pharmacy degree required (Masters and/or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy. Master's degree must be obtained within 4 years of hire or transfer.

Experience: Minimum 3 years progressive experience in pharmacy practice and pharmacy management. Specialized residency training in pharmacy administration will be considered in lieu of experience.

Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.