Director of Pharmacy

ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $190,000.00 - $230,000.00

SCOPE: The Director of Pharmacy & Admixture Services provides strategic and operational leadership for Epic Care's pharmacy and admixture programs across all clinical sites. This position oversees the financial, clinical, and operational performance of pharmacy and admixture operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while advancing patient safety, quality, and efficiency. The Director collaborates with providers, clinical staff, site leadership, and operations management to develop, implement, and sustain best practices that align with Epic Care's mission and CARE Values - Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Strategic Leadership & Oversight:

• Provide oversight and leadership for pharmacy and admixture operations across all Epic Care sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Develop workflows and operational processes that optimize patient access, safety, and staff efficiency.
• Identifies and implements best practices and innovative solutions for pharmacy and admixture operations.
• Leads implementation of new programs, including drug management initiatives, technology adoption, and operational improvements.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, clinical teams, operations leadership, and the Director of Practice Operations.
• Promotes a collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented environment across all teams.
• Attending and understanding Quarterly Business Review (QBR) recommendations and implementing appropriate therapy interchanges - including clinical recommendations for dosing adjustments and adjunctive therapies.

Compliance, Quality & Safety:

• Ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing pharmacy operations (including USP 797, USP 800, and California Board of Medicine or other oversight requirements).
• Oversees quality assurance programs related to admixture preparation, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling.
• Coordinates internal audits, external inspections, and corrective actions as needed.
• Develops and maintains policies, protocols, and staff education to promote safety and compliance.
• Collaborates with the Nursing, Medical, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless medication management and infusion operations.

Financial Management & Cost Optimization:

• Develops, manages, and monitors departmental budgets and expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Analyzes drug utilization data, inventory trends, and cost savings opportunities across sites.
• Partners with Finance and Procurement to oversee vendor relationships, pricing structures, and formulary optimization.
• Identifies and implements strategies to control costs while maintaining high-quality clinical outcomes.

Team Leadership & Staff Development:

• Provides leadership and direction to pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and admixture staff across all Epic Care sites.
• Provide leadership in personnel management, including staff development, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with organizational HR policies and labor regulations.
• Establishes performance expectations, conducts evaluations, and provides coaching and mentorship.
• Supports professional growth and certification efforts of pharmacy and admixture staff.
• Ensures consistent training standards and competency assessments across all locations.

Collaboration, Communication & Organizational Alignment:

• Partners with the Medical Directors and Nursing Leadership to evaluate clinical opportunities related to drug use and infusion efficiency.
• Participate in multidisciplinary committees and quality improvement projects.
• Communicates performance metrics, compliance results, and improvement initiatives to leadership

Systems & Process Development:

• Establishes and maintains systems to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective preparation and dispensing of medications.

EDUCATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy required
• BLS/CPR Certification required

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATION:

• Active California Registered Pharmacist License required
• BLS/CPR Certification required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum seven (7) years of pharmacy experience, including at least three (3) years in leadership or management required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and admixture staff across all Epic Care sites.
• Oversees recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of pharmacy personnel.
• Provides strategic direction, ensures role clarity, and promotes consistency in operations across sites.
• Collaborates with the Director of Practice Operations to align pharmacy goals with Epic Care's organizational objectives.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for Full & Part Time Employees
• FSA, HSA, Transit and Dependent Care Pre-Tax Programs
• 401k Retirement & Matching Plan
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education
• Reimbursement Program
• And Much More!

It is the policy of Epic Care to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, family status (including pregnancy), marital status, military status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Epic Care is an Alcohol and Drug-Free workplace. Learn more about Epic Care at https://epic-care.com/careers/.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Rarely lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Work will require significant travel by air or automobile within the geographic area, approximately 40% of time.