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Phoebe Putney Health System · 7 hours ago

System Director, Acute Care Pharmacy Services

Albany, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a System Director of Acute Care Pharmacy Services to lead inpatient pharmacy services across multiple campuses. This role will focus on strategic, operational, and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality medication use processes and improve patient outcomes.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncology

Responsibilities

Provide system-level leadership and oversight of acute care pharmacy operations, policies, and performance at PPMH, PWMC, and PSMC

Develop and implement strategies that align with Phoebe’s mission, vision, and organizational goals

Standardize processes, workflows, and best practices across campuses to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency

Drive operational improvements, including automation, technology optimization, and 340B compliance strategies

Ensure delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management in all acute care settings

Oversee clinical pharmacy programs, including antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, oncology, and other service-line partnerships

Monitor and improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes related to medication use

Support residency training programs and student rotations to strengthen workforce development

Manage acute care pharmacy budgets and ensure financial performance aligns with system goals

Utilize drug spend analytics and purchasing strategies to optimize formulary management, reduce cost, and maximize 340B benefits

Partner with finance and supply chain to forecast, track, and reconcile acute care pharmacy metrics

Ensure adherence to all state, federal, and accrediting body regulations (Georgia Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, DNV, HRSA, etc.)

Lead continuous survey readiness efforts across all campuses

Serve as a subject matter expert for pharmacy compliance and risk mitigation

Lead, mentor, and develop acute care pharmacy leaders, managers, and staff across multiple campuses

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable work environment that prioritizes patient safety and team engagement

Support succession planning, workforce development, and recruitment/retention strategies

Qualification

PharmDBachelor of PharmacyGeorgia Pharmacist licensePharmacy leadership experienceClinical pharmacy practiceRegulatory complianceOperational managementFinancial acumenStrategic leadershipData-driven decision-makingChange managementTalent developmentCommunication skills