Director of Pharmacy
Company: Memorial Hospital of Converse County
Location: Casper
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Company Description Memorial Hospital of
Converse County is a critical access hospital proudly serving the
Douglas, Wyoming community and the Converse County area for over 50
years. With 25 beds and a state-of-the-art facility, the hospital
offers comprehensive medical services, including an emergency room,
OB care, and advanced radiology technologies such as X-ray, MRI, CT
Scan, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine. Additionally, we provide
lab testing, respiratory therapy, surgical procedures, orthopedic
care, and rehabilitation services. Our mission focuses on
delivering exceptional healthcare in a patient-centered
environment. Role Description Pharmacy Director is responsible for
planning, budgeting, directing, and supervising pharmacy activities
and personnel, including managing new programs within the
department and for the hospital. The individual will collaborate
with members of the medical staff to ensure efficient utilization
of designated resources for optimal patient care and will provide
oversight of the pharmacy area as necessary to meet patient, client
and staff needs. Maintains the pharmacy within established hospital
and regulatory agency laws and Department of Public Health
Regulations. Qualifications · Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and
MS or PharmD · Minimum three to five years’ experience of
previous/administrative experience required · Minimum one to three
years’ experience as a registered pharmacist in a hospital setting
preferred · Current state pharmacist license required Strong
professional, organizational and interpersonal skills to
effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team ·
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians and
various other hospital personnel · Demonstrated fiscal
accountability and ability to achieve outcomes within allocated
resources · Ability to handle multiple priorities and make
independent decisions under pressures Summary Leadership and
Administration 1. Under direction of Chief Operating Officer,
assumes responsibility for the operation, administration, technical
supervision, and management of the pharmacy department. Responsible
for the performance of duties required by the pharmacy as defined
by the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the
patient is addressed. 2. Orients staff to the department/hospital
policies and procedures including documentation of orientation and
skills checklists. 3. Oversees the effective functioning of the
department, oversees department expense versus budget allocation
for successful operational performance. Demonstrates fiscal
accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve
outcomes within allocated resources. o Develops department
operating budget by deadline o Monitors budget monthly and explains
variances o Develops and recommends capital expenditures 4. Plans,
organizes, and directs department activities. Develops goals and
objectives and establishes and implements policies and procedures
for department operation. o Reviews department performance and
effects changes as needed to improve services provided o Assures
compliance with regulatory requirements on a monthly and annual
basis o Keeps administration informed of department activities,
needs, problems, and new drug regulations through meetings with
Chief Operating Officer Staff Management 5. Selects, trains/orients
and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance and
monitors and supervises staff; evaluates performance and initiates
or makes recommendations for personnel actions such as salary
increases, promotions, and disciplinary action. o Encourages
professional development of department personnel through Inservice
education and outside conferences o Develops and maintains job
descriptions for all staff members (reviewed annually) o Resolves
staff differences o Approves staff requests for time off 6.
Coordinates monthly staff meetings with pharmacy staff to provide
feedback, education, and communication on department and/or
hospital specific issues. Clinical and Professional Services 7.
Serves as a resource to hospital staff and management on all
pharmacy related issues including participation on various
committees as assigned. 8. Educates healthcare professionals and
patients on medication use as well as compounding and dispensing
prescribed medications for patient care. 9. Develops policies and
procedures relating to pharmacy department and to distribution and
administration of drugs throughout the hospital; maintains and
updates hospital formulary. Ensures delivery of quality and safe
pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients, and employees. o
Under auspices of Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee, develop safe
and effective medication administration policies and procedures o
Develops medication formulary list that serves the needs of the
patient in safe, effective, economic fashion 10. Performs
professional and technical activities associated with distribution
of medications, maintenance of drug inventory, patient records, and
patient financial records. o Establishes charging and billing
system with fiscal services department (reviewed annually)
Medication Management and Safety 11. Accepts total responsibility
for orders including review, clarification, order entry, accuracy,
preparation, follow up and delivery to correct unit. Identifies,
intervenes, and assures resolution when problems involving drug
therapy are identified. 12. Visually reads and interprets
physician's orders including drug product, strength, dosage, start
and stop time, initial inventory quantity, etc. Assures that
appropriate products are selected to prepare the dose accurately.
13. Routinely follows internal procedures in the pharmacy and on
nursing units to verify controlled substance inventories, minimize
drug diversion, and document wastes or missing doses. 14. Routinely
checks for expired drugs. 15. Routinely performs nursing unit
inspections, narcotics audits, and nursing/pharmacy meetings. 16.
Responsible for acquisition and purchasing of quality drugs for
hospital usage. 17. Develops and maintains quality assurance
records and techniques of the department. Evaluates pharmacy
functions, practices and reporting. General Professional
Responsibilities 18. Plans, manages time well, is punctual, and
thinks of better ways to do things. 19. Communicates with staff,
peers, administration, physicians, patients, and families in an
open, direct, and honest manner. 20. Behave and dresses in a
professional and courteous manner consistent with facility
Standards of Behavior. 21. Performs additional duties as
assigned.
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