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Director of Pharmacy
Overview
Annual salary: $190,000 – $230,000. Scope
The Director of Pharmacy & Admixture Services provides strategic and operational leadership for Epic Care’s pharmacy and admixture programs across all clinical sites. The 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. Responsibilities
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. Identify and implement best practices and innovative solutions for pharmacy and admixture operations. Lead implementation of new programs, including drug management initiatives, technology adoption, and operational improvements. Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, clinical teams, operations leadership, and the Director of Practice Operations. Promote a collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented environment across all teams. Attend and implement Quarterly Business Review (QBR) recommendations and appropriate therapy interchanges, including clinical recommendations for dosing adjustments and adjunctive therapies. Compliance, Quality & Safety
Ensure 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. Oversee quality assurance programs related to admixture preparation, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling. Coordinate internal audits, external inspections, and corrective actions as needed. Develop and maintain policies, protocols, and staff education to promote safety and compliance. Collaborate with Nursing, Medical, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless medication management and infusion operations. Financial Management & Cost Optimization
Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability. Analyze drug utilization data, inventory trends, and cost savings opportunities across sites. Partner with Finance and Procurement to oversee vendor relationships, pricing structures, and formulary optimization. Identify and implement strategies to control costs while maintaining high-quality clinical outcomes. Team Leadership & Staff Development
Provide leadership and direction to pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and admixture staff across all Epic Care sites. Lead personnel management, including staff development, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with organizational HR policies and labor regulations. Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching and mentorship. Support professional growth and certification efforts of pharmacy and admixture staff. Ensure consistent training standards and competency assessments across all locations. Collaboration, Communication & Organizational Alignment
Partner with Medical Directors and Nursing Leadership to evaluate clinical opportunities related to drug use and infusion efficiency. Participate in multidisciplinary committees and quality improvement projects. Communicate performance metrics, compliance results, and improvement initiatives to leadership. Systems & Process Development
Establish and maintain systems to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective preparation and dispensing of medications. Qualifications
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. Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and admixture staff across all Epic Care sites. Oversee recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of pharmacy personnel. Provide strategic direction, ensure role clarity, and promote consistency in operations across sites. Collaborate 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.
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Overview
Annual salary: $190,000 – $230,000. Scope
The Director of Pharmacy & Admixture Services provides strategic and operational leadership for Epic Care’s pharmacy and admixture programs across all clinical sites. The 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. Responsibilities
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. Identify and implement best practices and innovative solutions for pharmacy and admixture operations. Lead implementation of new programs, including drug management initiatives, technology adoption, and operational improvements. Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, clinical teams, operations leadership, and the Director of Practice Operations. Promote a collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented environment across all teams. Attend and implement Quarterly Business Review (QBR) recommendations and appropriate therapy interchanges, including clinical recommendations for dosing adjustments and adjunctive therapies. Compliance, Quality & Safety
Ensure 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. Oversee quality assurance programs related to admixture preparation, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling. Coordinate internal audits, external inspections, and corrective actions as needed. Develop and maintain policies, protocols, and staff education to promote safety and compliance. Collaborate with Nursing, Medical, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless medication management and infusion operations. Financial Management & Cost Optimization
Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability. Analyze drug utilization data, inventory trends, and cost savings opportunities across sites. Partner with Finance and Procurement to oversee vendor relationships, pricing structures, and formulary optimization. Identify and implement strategies to control costs while maintaining high-quality clinical outcomes. Team Leadership & Staff Development
Provide leadership and direction to pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and admixture staff across all Epic Care sites. Lead personnel management, including staff development, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with organizational HR policies and labor regulations. Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching and mentorship. Support professional growth and certification efforts of pharmacy and admixture staff. Ensure consistent training standards and competency assessments across all locations. Collaboration, Communication & Organizational Alignment
Partner with Medical Directors and Nursing Leadership to evaluate clinical opportunities related to drug use and infusion efficiency. Participate in multidisciplinary committees and quality improvement projects. Communicate performance metrics, compliance results, and improvement initiatives to leadership. Systems & Process Development
Establish and maintain systems to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective preparation and dispensing of medications. Qualifications
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. Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise pharmacy managers, pharmacists, and admixture staff across all Epic Care sites. Oversee recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of pharmacy personnel. Provide strategic direction, ensure role clarity, and promote consistency in operations across sites. Collaborate 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.
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