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May 22, 2012

 Director of Pharmacy
Job Number: NM4948638
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Pharmacy Director
Company: ABPS (American Business Personnel Services, Inc.)
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Date Posted: 05/04/2012
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Job Description
Our Employees receive: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance/AD&D, Supplemental Group Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, and company discounts. ABOUT LAS CRUCES, NM Nestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley between the majestic Organ Mountains and the meandering Rio Grande, Las Cruces, New Mexico, is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination. Our ideal location at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and 25 brings visitors into contact with 72 holes of spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions such as Old Mesilla - not to mention world-class Mexican food! Las Cruces also blends a unique variety of attractions, culture, historical sites and superb year-round weather with 350 days of sunshine per year!! In addition, Las Cruces, has received several awards including rankings from Money magazine as one of the “best college towns to retire" and from AARP as one of their “dream towns" to retire. Las Cruces has also been ranked by Forbes as one of the best small metro areas for business and careers. Director of Pharmacy The Director of Pharmacy reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Manages the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and serves as the legal pharmacist-in-charge pursuant to Board of Pharmacy regulations. Responsible for overall administrative policies governing the pharmacy department, for organizing, developing, directing and coordinating interdepartmental activities of the pharmacy. Responsible for implementing and/or supervising the development of specific pharmacy services and new programs. Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities related to the compounding, dispensing, delivery, receipt, and handling of medications and associated products within regulatory guidelines. Oversees drug procurement and inventory management. Responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures governing the purchase, receipt, storage, distribution, and accounting of controlled substances in accordance with all federal and state laws and standards of professional practice. Participates in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities including drug use evaluation and formulary management. Participates in hospital’s overall quality assurance program. Assures the competency of all pharmacy staff. Coordinates ongoing processes to evaluate and improve safe medication strategies. Oversees the provision and ensures the appropriateness of clinical pharmacy services including drug regimen review, pharmacokinetics, renal drug dosing, management of parenteral nutrition, and monitoring of anticoagulant therapy. Responsible for financial management of the pharmacy department. Assists with maintenance of schedules within the pharmacy. Assists with interviewing, hiring, and conducting performance reviews of the Staff Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Fulfills duties of Staff Pharmacist when necessary. Systems: The pharmacy operates 24/7 and recently converted to HMS from Meditech. We expect to implement Pyxis Connect early in 2011. And bedside scanning as well as physician order entry is also expected to start in 2011. Education: Required: B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm. D degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Preferred: Advanced pharmacy degree. Completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency program. Completion of an accredited Sterile Products Training program. Experience: Required: Five (5) years acute care pharmacy experiences including three (3) years in a supervisory role. Prior experience as a Director of Pharmacy for a ‘For-profit’ hospital. Licenses/Certificates: Required: Registered Pharmacist license, New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. Please contact Emily Piatt at 937-218=3934 for details.

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