Posted:
7/13/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Richmond, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Essential Job Statements
Responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating programs, managing resources, controlling costs, and driving quality improvement across all areas of oversight
Develops and achieves budgetary goals. Operates within approved budgets while maintaining fiscal accountability and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Provides effective leadership across the pharmacy enterprise, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Champions innovation and leads organizational change initiatives. Develops and implements programs focused on continuous quality improvement, systems enhancements, and organizational stewardship.
Develops talent and coaches peers to foster professional growth and build leadership capacity within the pharmacy team.
Identifies and evaluates opportunities for growth within the pharmacy enterprise. Develops and executes strategic plans to expand services and enhance operational efficiency.
Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations by developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures. Establishes key performance indicators to assess and benchmark effectiveness.
Assessing and vetting additional drug cost optimization products or services (e.g., automation solutions) and collaborating with management to determine feasibility and implementation.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Patient Population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Employment Qualifications
Education Required: Pharmacy degree (B.S. and/or Pharm.D.) from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited academic program
Education Preferred: Master’s degree
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.
Licensure Preferred: N/A
Certification Required: N/A
Certification Preferred: Certifications/registrations in functional area(s)
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience: 7 years Management experience required. Specialized residency training in pharmacy administration will be considered toward required experience.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: N/A
Cultural Responsiveness: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Seven (7) years of progressively more responsible Pharmacy supervisory/management work experience, education, and training
Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * May have periods of constant interruptions.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near
Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to high pitched noises, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure
Mental/Sensory – Emotional
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense, customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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Website: https://vcuhealth.org/
Headquarter Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1838
IPO Status: Private