Director, Pharmacy - Palo Alto Hospital

Director, Pharmacy - University Health Palo Alto Hospital

Come grow with us! At University Health, we are building a healthier future with our community hospitals. We welcome driven healthcare leaders who thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a lasting impact.

University Health Palo Alto Campus

University Health Palo Alto Hospital will include a 24/7 emergency department and labor & delivery unit, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, a neonatal intensive care unit/nursery, and inpatient units for both adults and children.

The hospital will open in 2026-27 with 166 beds and is designed to expand to 286 beds as this area continues to grow. To make it even more convenient for patients, a connected 100,000-square-foot medical office building will offer appointments for a wide range of medical and surgical specialists.

University Health is Leading the Way

For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.

At the University Health main campus, University Hospital proudly serves as the primary teaching facility for UT Health San Antonio and is the premiere Level I trauma center for South Texas.

Position Summary

Directs the overall operation of the inpatient pharmacy department including, but not limited to, physician order verification for accuracy and appropriateness, drug storage, medication security and distribution, staffing and assuring appropriate use of equipment and other resources.

• Assures compliance with USP 797 in Sterile Processing and compliance with TJC, Texas State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides strategic leadership in continuous improvements of pharmacy operations.
• Communicates effectively with staff and other professional colleagues and represents pharmacy in meetings and multi-disciplinary teams as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Texas is required.
• Master’s degree in business or health care administration is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a pharmacy leadership position in the acute care setting.
• Strong communications and computer skills is required.

LICENSURE

• Licensure or license eligible to practice pharmacy in the State of Texas is required.
• Must be registered with the Texas state Board of Pharmacy as a Preceptor.

Total Rewards:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Extensive ancillary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Excellent Retirement Plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Insurance

now and be a part of shaping the future of University Health!