Manager of Pharmacy & Admixture Services
About The Position
The Manager of Pharmacy & Admixture Services provides strategic and operational leadership for Epic Care’s pharmacy and admixture programs across all clinical sites. The role oversees financial, clinical, and operational performance while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and advancing patient safety, quality, and efficiency. The manager collaborates with providers, clinical staff, site leadership, and operations management to develop and sustain practices aligned with Epic Care’s mission and CARE Values: Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The role directs pharmacy and admixture operations, develops workflows, oversees compliance and quality programs, manages budgets and cost optimization, and leads pharmacy and admixture staff across sites. The position must be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and may require minimal automobile travel to office sites.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Active California Registered Pharmacist License.
- BLS/CPR certification.
- At least seven years of pharmacy experience, including at least three years in leadership or management.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and noting measurements, and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily pharmacy and admixture operations across Epic Care sites, monitor performance, and address operational concerns.
- Develop workflows and operational processes that optimize patient access, safety, and staff efficiency.
- Identify and implement best practices and innovative solutions for pharmacy and admixture operations.
- Coordinate implementation of approved programs, drug management initiatives, technology, and operational improvements; report progress and barriers.
- Serve as a liaison among pharmacy, clinical teams, operations leadership, and the Director of Practice Operations.
- Promote a collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented environment.
- Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews and coordinate approved therapy interchanges, dosing adjustments, and adjunctive therapy initiatives through established clinical approval processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, including USP 797, USP 800, and relevant oversight requirements.
- Oversee quality assurance for admixture preparation, sterile compounding, and hazardous drug handling.
- Coordinate internal audits, external inspections, and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain policies, protocols, and staff education to promote safety and compliance.
- Collaborate with Nursing, Medical, and Compliance teams on medication management and infusion operations.
- Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures.
- Analyze drug utilization data, inventory trends, and cost-saving opportunities across sites.
- Work with Finance and Procurement to evaluate vendor performance, pricing, and formulary opportunities; provide operational input and implement approved decisions within purchasing authority.
- Recommend and implement approved cost-control measures that support quality clinical outcomes, and monitor results.
- Direct, support, and hold assigned pharmacists and admixture staff accountable in accordance with established reporting relationships.
- Manage routine personnel matters, staff development, and conflict resolution; partner with HR and leadership on recruitment, staffing changes, and formal corrective actions according to delegated authority.
- Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching and mentorship.
- Support staff professional growth and certification efforts.
- Ensure consistent training standards and competency assessments across locations.
- Partner with Medical Directors and Nursing Leadership to evaluate clinical opportunities related to drug use and infusion efficiency.
- Participate in multidisciplinary committees and quality improvement projects.
- Communicate performance metrics, compliance results, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
- Establish and maintain systems for safe, efficient, and cost-effective medication preparation and dispensing.
- Oversee recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of pharmacy personnel.
- Provide strategic direction, clarify roles, promote consistent operations across sites, and align pharmacy goals with Epic Care’s organizational objectives in collaboration with the Director of Practice Operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
