Director of Pharmacy

Lifepoint Health • Lynchburg, VA

3d

About The Position

This position will oversee all pharmacy functions for Centra Behavioral Health Hospital, a 72-bed facility opening in spring of 2026. Schedule: Full Time, Days Your experience matters Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital! More about our team Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate, comfortable environment. How you'll contribute A Director of Pharmacy who excels in this role: Displays knowledge of clinical criteria, managed care requirements for inpatient and outpatient authorization and advocates on behalf of the patient to secure coverage for needed services. Completes pre and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services. Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource. Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations. Participate in treatment teams to ensure staff have knowledge of coverage and to collect information for communication with agencies. Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met. Ensure appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis. Interface with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers. Communicate with physicians to schedule peer to peer reviews. Accurately report denials. Other duties as assigned. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
• License: Current State Certification/Licensure as required by state.
• Minimum three years’ experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Pharm.D. preferred.
• MBA/MS or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Displays knowledge of clinical criteria, managed care requirements for inpatient and outpatient authorization and advocates on behalf of the patient to secure coverage for needed services.
• Completes pre and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.
• Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations.
• Participate in treatment teams to ensure staff have knowledge of coverage and to collect information for communication with agencies.
• Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.
• Ensure appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.
• Interface with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers.
• Communicate with physicians to schedule peer to peer reviews.
• Accurately report denials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees