Director of Pharmacy

Our Mission

To transform lives by providing exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences for all.

Our Vision

Care Alliance will be the health center of choice, delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. We are committed to advocacy, accessibility, and excellence, ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity, respect, and unwavering support.

Our Values

1. Accessibility:
We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to high-quality healthcare.

2. Collaboration:
Our strength comes from collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

3. Accountability:
We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care, employee well-being, and organizational excellence.

4. Compassion:
We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building trust through genuine care and understanding.

5. Innovation:
We embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community.

6. Excellence:
We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and transformative patient experiences.

Community Impact:
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships.

Job Summary:

To lead a high-performing pharmacy service that improves medication access, safety, adherence, and clinical outcomes while supporting the organization’s financial sustainability and 340B program integrity.

Position Summary:

The Director of Pharmacy provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all pharmacy services, including dispensing, clinical pharmacy programs, and 340B oversight. This role ensures safe, compliant, and patient-centered pharmacy operations while expanding pharmacist-led clinical services aligned with organizational quality goals and population health priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide overall leadership and management of pharmacy operations, including staffing, workflows, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and direct dispensing responsibilities as a licensed pharmacist when coverage or operational needs require.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including Board of Pharmacy regulations and 340B program standards.

· Oversee the 340B program, including audit readiness, policy development, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

· Lead and expand pharmacist-led clinical services (e.g., diabetes management, hypertension, smoking cessation, vaccinations) in collaboration with medical and behavioral health teams.

· Supervise pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and clinical pharmacists, support recruitment, onboarding, and performance feedback.

· Partner with Quality and Data teams to monitor pharmacy metrics, including utilization, adherence, safety events, and clinical outcomes.

· Collaborate with executive and clinical leadership to improve medication access, reduce leakage, and enhance patient experience.

· Ensure medication safety practices, inventory control, and continuous quality improvement.

· Participate in organizational committees related to quality, safety, and clinical integration.

Required Qualifications:

· Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution.

· Active pharmacist license in the state of practice, in good standing.

· Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in an FQHC or safety-net healthcare setting.

· Residency training or equivalent experience in ambulatory care or health-system pharmacy.

· Prior leadership or management experience preferred but not required.

Core Competencies:

· Clinical and operational pharmacy expertise

· Regulatory and compliance knowledge

· Financial and operational stewardship

· Interdisciplinary collaboration

· Commitment to patient-centered, equitable care