Job Description

Director of Pharmacy Operations

Aurora Medical Center Lakeland

W3985 County Road NN

Elkhorn, WI 53121

Aurora Health Care- Midwest Region

Pay Range:

$153,712 – $245,960

*Comprehensive Relocation Assistance available*

• Job ID # R150707
• Schedule: Various, 24 hour responsibility
• Hours: 40 per week

WHO WE ARE : Advocate Health is the nation’s third largest, nonprofit healthcare enterprise. In December of 2022, four mission driven health systems came together to do more, be better, and go faster to provide equitable care for all in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin:

• Atrium Health
• Advocate Health Care
• Aurora Health Care
• Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Together, we operate 69 hospitals and over 1K ambulatory centers. We support the careers of 155K team members, 42K nurses, 21K physicians who care for 6M patients annually. Our combined $6B in community benefits enables us to foster healthier communities.

Come explore the enterprise whose accolades include: “ Top Work Places”, “ Top 100 Hospitals ”, “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care”, “Top Diversity Organization”, “ Best Places to work for Women and Diverse Managers ”, and “ System for Change Award” .

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Directs operations and functions for the pharmacy department. This includes the delivery of professional and technical pharmacy services in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and guidelines. The role includes program development, implementation of strategic initiatives, and accountability for financial margin.This role also ensures appropriate service to patients including safety, operational accuracy and efficiency, staffing, clinical services and growth.

Accountabilities:

• Directs the overall operations of the department. Provides security and accountability for all resources. Ensures services provided are safe and high quality. ​
• Ensures pharmacy services align with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including controlled substances.
• Ensures compliance with accrediting bodies (ASHP, USP, ISMP, etc), as well as OSHA and Department of Public Health. ​
• Analyzes problems and develops/implements solutions that enhance services. Monitors service levels and takes corrective action as appropriate. ​
• Directs resources, including team members and supplies, in an optimal manner. ​
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets. Controls expenditures within approved budgets.​
• Executes on system initiatives including direct patient care initiatives, standard operating procedures, formulary management, and transitions of care work. ​
• Collaborates with teams across sites and disciplines to ensure best practice care is provided. Represents department in meetings and serves as a member on committees to actively promote department practice. Serves as a liaison with leadership, medical staff, nursing teams, patients, and other key stakeholders. ​
• Actively participates in quality management and performance improvement​.
• Designs and directs the work of the assigned area(s) of responsibility. Selects, coaches, and develops teams, setting objectives that align with organizational strategy to inspire and motivate the teams. Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved.
• Develops and/or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy.

Certification/License:

• Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member practices

Experience:

• Typically requires 7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in pharmacy. Includes 3 years of management experience in managing staff, budgets and pharmacy services.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Taking care of our team members and leaders is a top priority . We strive to develop and maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and thrives. Supporting careers and professional development is one facet of caring for our leaders through structured leadership onboarding, enhanced tuition reimbursement, progressive developmental programs, succession planning and mentoring performance excellence. Competitive compensation, eligible annual incentive plans and comprehensive health care packages are top of mind to care for your financial health and well-being. If needed, our comprehensive relocation package helps get you here.

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