Join Mackinac Straits Health System, a rural community-focused organization, as their next Director of Pharmacy Services in St. Ignace, Michigan! 

The Position

• The Director of Pharmacy Services will serve as the supervising pharmacist and will direct the medications systems and clinical pharmacy services throughout Mackinac Straits Health System.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Pharmacy will oversee inpatient clinical and operational activities while developing strategies and driving innovative and effective changes within the pharmacy. 
• The Director will ensure optimal delivery of pharmacy services and compliance initiatives accreditation and will be responsible for optimal patient care, medication errors, onboarding, and departmental competencies.  
• The ideal candidate will be a strong, goal-oriented leader with operational experience that is self-directed and has high expectations and the drive to be successful. Additionally, critical access experience within a pharmaceutical setting will be essential to the success of the department. 
• This leader must excel in fostering relatable leadership and maintaining strong engagement with the staff, and will seek ways to continue improvement in collaboration, communication, and employee engagement. 
• Seeking a skilled pharmacy leader with strong business acumen who is dedicated to leading pharmaceutical services while being passionately engaged in their profession to ensure optimal performance and growth throughout the pharmacy. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy is required; master’s and/or PharmD is required. 
• Active Michigan license and/or willingness to obtain is required. 
• Critical Access experience is required. 
• A minimum of three years of previous supervisory and/or administrative experience is required. 

The Organization

• Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS), an affiliate of MyMichigan Health, is dedicated to providing local access to quality healthcare for the families and communities that they serve. 
• Founded in 1954, MSHS proudly boasts a 16-acre state-of-the-art campus that houses a 15-bed critical access hospital, an emergency medical center, a skilled nursing facility, an outpatient surgery center, and more!  
• MSHS offers a wide array of services including Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Imaging, Diabetic Education, Laboratory, Oncology, Long Term Care, and so much more. 
• MSHS is passionate about the service to their community and focus highly on innovation and collaboration to ensure the highest quality of patient care and have been recognized with the Rural Health Award in addition to receiving the Governor’s Award for Excellence. 

The Community

• St. Ignace, Michigan, offers endless potential for family fun and year-round activities for the family, and offer something for everyone! 
• From music by the bay, to farmers markets, St. Ignace offers a wide array of outdoor activities for the family. Whether you’re touring one of more than a dozen lighthouses, taking a shipwreck tour, or taking a stroll through Bridge View Park, the options are endless!  
• For the indoor lovers, St. Ignace offers multiple shopping spots including local boutiques, mercantile, photo galleries, and trading posts. St. Ignace is also home to multiple museums, cultural centers, and even houses a theatre. 
• St. Ignace boasts multiple culinary experiences including Buoys by The Bay, Village Inn Restaurant, and Mackinac Grille and Waterfront Pub. You’ll find everything from Drive-Ins, to Delis, to Food Trucks! 

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Sheetal Kesari

Executive Search Director

sheetal.kesari@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4571

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