Pharmacy Director

Missouri Cancer Associates is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Director to lead our pharmacy operations at our Columbia-based oncology clinic. This is a full-time, salaried position. Clinic/pharmacy is closed on evenings, weekends, and major holidays-perfect for a pharmacist looking for a leadership role in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

About Us

Missouri Cancer Associates is a multi-specialty cancer treatment center with over 40 years of service. Our team includes 22 providers across oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and urology, serving 10 Missouri communities. We are committed to delivering compassionate, cutting-edge care.

SCOPE: Manages the operational, financial, clinical and fiduciary performance of pharmacies within assigned geographic area. Ensures all operations and services are conducted in accordance to federal, state and local laws and regulations and accrediting standards. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Director Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for our sterile compounding of infusion admixtures and retail pharmacy operations as governed by Missouri Board of Pharmacy, prepare reports and monitor pharmacy activities as directed
• Lead the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee: Guiding formulary decisions and clinical protocols, prepare agenda and reports, present to physician leadership
• Act as a financial liaison to the controller for pharmacy budgeting, cost analysis, and reporting. Responsible for monthly inventory, manage protocols on quarterly business reviews, end of month financials/rebates/initiatives, and propose financially responsible decisions within clinical limitations
• Provide clinical pharmacy services - Provide pharmacological information to healthcare professionals and patients, participate in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs to staff and employees, stay current on new drug information through all avenues including media, drug representatives and training
• Oversee pharmacy staff - Supervise and mentor pharmacy staff ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with legal, safety, and accreditation standards
• Maintain and compose Policy and Procedure
• Staffing Pharmacist - Complete pharmacist duties for sterile compounding of IV admixtures and full retail pharmacy duties accurately and timely on 3-4 days per week to maintain excellent pharmaceutical care to all patients, physicians, and nurses

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of pharmacy, Master's degree or PharmD preferred.
• Minimum seven years pharmacy experience, including at least three years in management.
• At least one year of oncology pharmacy experience and three years of pharmacy management experience.
• Must possess current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending and stretching required. Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately. Rarely lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.