Pharmacy Director (International Opportunity)

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

The Pharmacy Director assesses, evaluates and manages medication therapies for patients across the age spectrum for various medical problems on an outpatient, emergent basis, and for hospitalized care. Doctorate degree practitioners may be credentialed for independent prescriptive authority in accordance with regulations in their state of licensure. Assists all practitioners with medication information. Sits as Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, and may sit on other healthcare, policy, and administrative committees as determined by leadership. Maintains unsupervised key access to the Department of Pharmacy and all stocked medications and is the immediate supervisor for all personnel with job access to the pharmacy. Maintains healthcare formulary, formulary stock, prescription records, and is financially responsible for all legend and controlled medications. The Pharmacy Director is responsible for compliance with all regulations (DEA, FDA, DoD, and Army) governing medication procurement, storage, distribution and use. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews and updates departmental directives and supervising policies for medication procurement, storage, distribution and use to ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Oversees and responds to monthly audit of medications per requirements.   
• Maintains regulatory required records for procurement, storage, distribution and use of all legend and controlled medications within USAG-KA 
• Inspects medication stock and medication use outside of the Department of Pharmacy per departmental directives. 
• Reports all instances of regulatory non-compliance to the Chief Medical Officer. 
• Oversees medication ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels while not exceeding budget limits. 
• Oversees expired medication returns to maximize credit value. 
• Performs medication reconciliation upon entry and discharge from the acute care setting. 
• Performs other duties as required in accordance with privileges granted by the Credentials Committee and assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer. 
• Participates actively with quality assurance and process improvement as required. 
• Provides active participation on multi-disciplinary hospital committees as assigned. 
• Participates with administrative projects as delegated or as approved by hospital leadership.   
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.   

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Current unrestricted license and registration to practice as pharmacist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. 
• Minimum 5 (five) years’ experience as a practicing pharmacist. 
• DEA License.    
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). 

Education Required: 

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm). 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• On call availability is a requirement of this role. 
• Common Access Card (CAC) may be required, or the ability to obtain one 
• Must be able to read, write & speak English to effectively communicate  
• This position may be accompanied.   
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.    
• US DOD CNACI or the ability to obtain one is required.  
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. 

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.