Pharmacy Director

Company Description Georgia Highlands Medical Services is a community-focused healthcare organization with eight convenient locations across Georgia, including Bartow, Cherokee, Dawson, and Forsyth counties. The organization offers comprehensive in-house services such as Family Practice, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Diagnostic Laboratory, Mammography, Radiology, and Immunizations. Staff and providers are dedicated to partnering with patients to support optimal health outcomes through compassionate, collaborative care. Georgia Highlands Medical Services is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, reflecting a commitment to systematic, coordinated, and accessible care that emphasizes communication and patient involvement.Role Description The Pharmacy Director is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Canton, GA. This position oversees all pharmacy operations, including medication management, clinical pharmacy services, and coordination of pharmaceutical care across the organization’s service lines. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising pharmacy staff, developing and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and optimizing formulary management and pharmacy benefit programs. The Pharmacy Director collaborates closely with medical, nursing, and administrative teams to support integrated, patient-centered care and to improve medication-related outcomes. This role also involves monitoring performance metrics, managing budgets, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and participating in strategic planning for pharmacy services.Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy operations, with the ability to lead and manage clinical and administrative functions.Strong knowledge of Pharmaceutical Care and Medicine to support safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy management.Experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management, including formulary design, cost containment strategies, and coordination with payers.Current Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree; active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Georgia (or eligibility to obtain).Prior leadership or management experience in a health system, clinic, or community healthcare setting.Familiarity with NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards, quality improvement, and clinical protocols is highly beneficial.Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy information systems; comfort with data analysis for decision-making.Commitment to equitable, patient-centered care and the ability to serve diverse populations with cultural sensitivity.