Director of Pharmacy

Overview:

Director of Pharmacy \- Full TimeLexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Columbia (Cayce), SC Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech\-language pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with modern

therapy gyms and amenities to promote healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient\-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll find the resources to grow your career in a place that feels like home. Why make the move to Cayce, South Carolina?

Access to riverwalks, parks, and outdoor recreation along the Congaree River and minutes from Columbia, the state capital, with vibrant culture, dining, and nightlife. Close proximity to Lake Murry for boating, fishing and relaxing weekends. Overall, centrally located with easy drives to the beaches and mountains.

Home to the University of South Carolina, fueling youthful energy and community events. Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options. We are seeking a Director of Pharmacy to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

*Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well\-being.* Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short\-and\-long term disability

Wellness \& Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off \- start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. Degree required.
• Current, valid, and active license as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of employment required.
• Two years’ related experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates and utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Ability to interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, patients/family members, etc. as necessary.
• Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families

Responsibilities:

The Director of Pharmacy is the primary individual responsible for the full operation and management of the Pharmacy Department. While occasional assistance with pharmacist duties may occur, the Director of Pharmacy is expected to spend the large majority of his or her time managing and directing the operations of the Pharmacy Department and supervising the work of personnel in the Pharmacy Department. In the course of managing and directing the operations of the Pharmacy Department, the Director of Pharmacy is expected to demonstrate compliance with the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles”.