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Director of Pharmacy

Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Yearly: £ - £

Job Detail

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    Location Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America
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    Apply Before: Sep 13, 2026

Job Description

Overview

As the Director of Pharmacy at River Valley Behavioral, part of the Optum family, you will oversee all pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and state and federal laws while striving for better patient outcomes. You'll lead a team of pharmacy professionals to enhance operational, financial, and clinical performance within the healthcare setting.

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise pharmacy operations in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice.
  • Recommend innovations in pharmacy practices to hospital administration.
  • Oversee the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through education.
  • Provide professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel.
  • Directly assist staff pharmacists when necessary.
  • Lead customer service and performance improvement initiatives.

Required skills

  • BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Licensed pharmacist in the State of KY
  • 1+ years of recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
  • 5+ years of Pharmacy management (preferred)
  • 3+ years of hospital experience (preferred)
  • Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

What the company offers

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase options
  • 401k contributions
  • Opportunities for career development

Skills Required

Company Overview

Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America

Optum is a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, focused on improving healthcare delivery through technology and pharmacy solutions. With a dedicated team of professionals, Optum aims to enhance patient outcomes and operational perform... Read More

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