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Description

The Opportunity

Director of Pharmacy Quality and Regulatory Compliance

UCHealth Leprino Building Anschutz Medical Campus

Pay: $175,302 - $280,467 annual base salary. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

The Director of Pharmacy Quality and Regulatory Compliance at UCHealth is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of pharmacy quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs across the health system. This role ensures that all pharmacy operations meet or exceed federal, state, and accreditation standards, and that best practices are consistently applied to maintain patient safety and high-quality care. Additionally, the Director collaborates closely with pharmacy leadership and regulatory affairs to identify, track, and initiate improvements that guarantee compliance with existing and evolving medication-related or pharmacy standards from the Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Pharmacy Quality and Regulatory Compliance plays a key role in the health system's strategic and operational efforts by:

+ Establishes and completes gap analyses for compliance with additions or changes to the standards, rules and regulations and assesses potential organizational impact.

+ Tracks compliance with regulatory standards from the state Board of Pharmacy, and communicates regulatory updates to pharmacy leadership. Develops and maintains current training and gap analysis compliance materials both for ongoing assessment and to prepare staff for an accreditation or regulatory visit, across all pharmacy locations.

+ Collaborates with regional directors and other leaders to support and influence the outcome of regulatory compliance and reviews and maintains subject matter expertise of the above-referenced standards, rules and regulations for pharmacy services or medication management processes.

+ Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Directs and oversees program development, performance management, personnel activities, budget, and the provision of services.

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

+ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent; advanced certification in quality or regulatory compliance preferred.

+ State licensure as a pharmacist.

+ At least 5 years of experience in hospital or health system pharmacy practice, including quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

+ Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Skills and Traits

+ Demonstrated regulatory compliance expertise, with ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and accreditation standards.

+ Proven leadership and team management, facilitating collaboration and quality improvement.

+ Clear and effective communication with staff, agencies, and leadership.

+ Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for audits, investigations, and risk management.

+ Strong attention to detail in monitoring compliance and preparing reports.

+ Commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

+ Adaptable to changing regulations and organizational needs.

+ Upholds integrity and ethical judgment in all compliance oversight.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers an Annual Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

+ Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

+ 403(b) with employer matching contributions

+ Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI)

+ Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

+ Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

+ Wellness benefits

+ Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

+ Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

+ UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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