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Job Description :
Job Summary
Responsible for managing daily operations of pharmacy services to ensure safe and effective medication use. Provides leadership, mentorship, and direction to pharmacy staff while fostering a collaborative team environment. Develops and implements programs, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Integrates performance improvement initiatives and manages financial and quality metrics. Coordinates medication distribution, clinical pharmacy activities, and communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Essential Functions
• Oversees daily pharmacy operations and program planning for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, patient safety standards, and internal controls.
• Manages pharmacy staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and development.
• Develops and maintains the health center formulary and maximizes pharmacy resources.
• Leads quality improvement projects, educational programs, and staff training initiatives.
• Oversees medication preparation, including sterile and hazardous compounding, and enforces USP and standards.
• Manages IV room workflow, environmental monitoring, certification, inspections, and related software and equipment.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to enhance patient care, service excellence, and strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Doctor of Pharmacy
Experience Requirement
0-4 years of relevant supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and supervisory/team lead experience typically required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Licensed Pharmacist
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional ( G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional ( K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional ( L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional ( R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional ( S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). It also occasionally requires lifting, pushing, and/or…