Director of Pharmacy

Director of Pharmacy
McLaren Thumb Region Hospital
Bad Axe, Michigan

As a full-time, exempt CPS Solutions, LLC Director of Pharmacy at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital, you will oversee all pharmacy operations including planning, organizing, controlling, and supervising activities, according to hospital policies, standards of practice of the profession, and state and federal laws. You will recommend innovations in the practice and function of the pharmacy to hospital administration and carry out mutually agreed-upon programs. The Director of Pharmacy is responsible for the continued growth, development, and implement operational systems that support the safe delivery of pharmaceutical care with the assistance of a full support team.

Schedule: This position is scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week with some possible on call.

Facility: McLaren Thumb Region Hospital is a 58-bed acute care, not for profit hospital in Huron County and is the only hospital in the tri-county area (Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola) providing obstetrical and oncology services. The Emergency Department is open 24/7 and is staffed with onsite Emergency Medicine physicians and experienced emergency room staff.  CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

Pharmacy: The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, from 6:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 8am to 1pm.  This centralized pharmacy currently utilizes CPSI with an upcoming conversion to Cerner on the horizon.  Current clinical programs and services include the Karmanos Infusion (Oncology) Center, Pharmacist managed Anticoagulation services, Antimicrobial Stewardship as well as renal/hepatic dosing.

Required Qualifications: 

• Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Current Michigan Pharmacist license in good standing 3-5 years of recent experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting
• At least 2 years of previous management experience in a hospital/healthcare environment is preferred
• Project management experience a plus
• Good communications skills Demonstrated customer service skills 
• Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting  

Hospital Requirements (may be required):

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• MMR) Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1st-April 30th
• Respirator FIT Mask Test
• COVID Vaccine

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, and eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match.  Full-Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired.  Due to the healthcare requirements of the location where you will work and the clients we support, this may include a COVID vaccine. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.

About CPS Solutions, LLC:  CPS is a team of industry experts with an extensive background in transforming pharmacy and other hospital operations for more than 50 years. We have partnered with over 800 healthcare facilities across the country to provide optimized pharmacy best practices and innovative technology solutions. We understand no two healthcare systems are the same, which is why we create customized services based on each client’s specific needs. This helps us drive superior financial and clinical performance across the continuum of care.

Our mission is to empower healthcare organizations to advance their standard of care.  Our vision is to transform community healthcare one patient at a time.

CPS strives to create, sustain and cultivate a diverse organization where all team members are valued, included, and encouraged to bring their complete authentic selves to work every day.  We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.