Director of Pharmacy

Overview

Organization: The Health Care Connection (THCC)

About The Health Care Connection
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Founded in 1967, The Health Care Connection was Ohio’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Our mission is to provide quality, culturally sensitive and accessible primary healthcare services. THCC is proudly recognized as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition attainable for quality care.

We serve over 20,000 patients annually and operates two primary care locations and 6 school-based health centers, and growing! We provide services in Primary Care, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Substance Use, Integrated Behavioral Health, Dental Services, Women’s Health, and Pharmacy.

• Anthem BC Health Insurance
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• CME Time and Reimbursements
• 10 Paid Holidays

Position Summary:

The Director of Pharmacy Services is a clinical pharmacist leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence of all pharmacy-related programs at The Health Care Connection (THCC). This position provides both hands-on clinical pharmacy services and organizational leadership, supporting high-quality, patient-centered care across the health center.

The Director oversees entity-owned pharmacy operations, contract pharmacy relationships, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and clinical pharmacy services, while ensuring compliance with HRSA, state, and federal regulations. The role also serves as Chair of the Pharmacy Oversight Committee, providing governance, accountability, and strategic alignment for all pharmacy services.

This position is a clinical/administrative role
, with an expected allocation of approximately 60% clinical practice and 40% administrative/leadership responsibilities
.

Clinical Pharmacy Practice (60%)

• Direct patient care as a clinical pharmacist within scope of practice
• Collaborative care with medical, behavioral health, and care teams
• Medication therapy management, chronic disease management, and patient education
• Clinical quality improvement and outcomes-focused interventions
• Support value-based care initiatives, including medication adherence, quality metrics, and cost-of-care reduction.
• Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert to interdisciplinary care teams

Develop and execute the strategic plan for pharmacy services in alignment with THCC’s mission and organizational goals.

Oversee and optimize entity-owned pharmacy operations, including staffing, workflows, patient safety, financial performance, and service delivery.

Lead and manage contract pharmacy relationships, ensuring contractual compliance, operational performance, and alignment with 340B requirements.

Direct the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including eligibility, registration, data integrity, compliance monitoring, and audit preparedness.

Provide leadership and oversight of external vendor relationships (e.g., Nuvem), including performance evaluation and transition planning for potential internalization of services.

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and SOPs related to pharmacy services, 340B operations, and compliance.

• Serve as Chair of the Pharmacy Oversight Committee, ensuring appropriate governance, documentation, reporting, and follow-through.
• Actively participate as a member of the Joint Leadership Team (JLT).
• Prepare and present pharmacy-related reports, metrics, and recommendations to senior leadership and committees.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for pharmacy staff.

Ensure compliance with all applicable HRSA, 340B, DEA, Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, CMS, and federal/state pharmacy regulations.

Lead and support internal and external audits, including HRSA/340B, DEA, and state board audits.

Maintain robust internal controls, documentation, and monitoring systems to ensure program integrity and transparency.

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