Where you matter as much as the work you do 

Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. Our pharmacy staff work side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve and defining a new standard of care for humankind.

Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.  Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible. 

This position will collaborate with pharmacy leadership across the Emory Healthcare system to provide support and guidance regarding TJC, EPA, USP, DEA, GDNA, and GA Board of Pharmacy rules and standards. The Corp Director will serve as a regulatory and compliance resource for the provision of pharmaceutical services at the system level and build effective relationships with other healthcare professionals and departments within the system.

• Additionally, acts as the Drug Diversion Officer to provide oversight and direction for the medication diversion surveillance program, support and serve as a permanent member of the Drug Diversion Prevention and Intervention Committee, and collaborate with local Drug Diversion Response Team members.
• Facilitates proactive and for-cause audits. Identifies and supports implementation of best practices and trends in the pharmaceutical industry related to controlled substances and opioid stewardship. Assures that departmental policies related to regulatory processes are current and accurate.
• Supports the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures which ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to medication management practices. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of current processes, systems, and care delivery and recommend changes for improvement. Assists with the development and implementation of key pharmaceutical contracts related to compliance. Participates in continuous improvement, education, and planning activities.
• Prepares financial/operational/clinical/quality analysis materials for departmental and institutional strategic planning and process improvement. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to collate and lead multidisciplinary teams, with a strong emphasis on system collaboration and goal setting. Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence others on key initiatives. Strong project management skills. Organizes and prioritizes time and resources to manage efficiency and appropriately delegate.
• Hold self and others accountable to policy, standards, commitments, and provide timely follow through on questions and concerns. Knowledge of laws, rules, and standards that affect hospital pharmacy operations. Experience interfacing with regulators or regulatory bodies.
• Model desired behaviors and encouraging the behaviors in others and to create an environment where it is safe for everyone to talk about real and potential organization vulnerabilities and failures without fear of retaliation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with other members of the healthcare team and with pharmacy leadership. Ability to communicate with a diverse range of individuals. Ability to adapt to an ever changing business environment and priorities.
• Demonstrated customer service skills. Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in a work setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible related work experience to ensure familiarity with the regulatory and compliance aspects of a hospital pharmacy; required (Residency training years may count toward these years).
• Minimum of three (3) years managing pharmacy services; required. Managerial experience in an academic medical teaching health system or a large community teaching hospital pharmacy environment; preferred.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy with 10 years or greater in pharmacy management; required. Additional advanced degree (MBA, MS, MPH); preferred.
• Current Georgia Pharmacy License or reciprocation eligibility for licensure in Georgia. Advanced Pharmacy Residency Training; preferred.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.