Pharmacy Director

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Tulsa and Bartlesville, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center / Ascension St. John Jane Phillips

Department: Retail Pharmacy / Charitable Pharmacy / Outpatient Pharmacy Clinic

Schedule: Monday - Friday. Day Shift

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead comprehensive pharmacy operations by aligning daily workflows with the organization's mission to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.
• Design and implement department policies across all functional areas to elevate practice standards, ensure clinical excellence, and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets and staffing models using strategic capacity planning to optimize resources while maintaining safe, efficient service delivery.
• Champion regulatory compliance and quality initiatives by overseeing adherence to Joint Commission, safety, and specialty accreditation standards to protect patient safety.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with site leadership, medical specialties, and external vendors to foster seamless interdisciplinary teamwork and integrated care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Licensed Pharmacist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 2 years of cumulative leadership or management experience required OR a graduate from an accredited Health System Pharmacy Administration residency program required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

5 years experience preferred. 

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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