Pharmacy Manager - Pharmacy

Health First Careers•Cocoa Beach, FL

About The Position

The Manager, Pharmacy provides leadership and operational oversight of inpatient pharmacy services across Health First’s Hospitals, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication management. The role oversees medication storage, preparation, distribution, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement, while developing strategies to optimize pharmacy operations, patient safety, and service quality. The manager leads pharmacy Associates, manages departmental resources, and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to deliver high-quality patient care and meet organizational performance objectives. The role also supports pharmacy strategic planning in partnership with the VP of Pharmacy Services, manages departmental financial performance and budget activities, and maintains operational documentation, reporting, and metrics. The manager leads and develops the team, supports change and inclusion, and contributes to the organization’s strategic direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
Five years of experience in Pharmacy.
Pharmacist licensure in the State of Florida.
Pharmacist Consultant licensure in the State of Florida within six months of the start date and maintained thereafter.
Before the start date, hold and maintain either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card, or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) Healthcare Provider Completion Cards.
Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication management practices.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and controlled substance management.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and team development skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Proficiency with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
Experience in an inpatient pharmacy environment.
Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee hospital pharmacy operations to ensure safe, effective, and compliant medication use across storage, preparation, and distribution areas.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, controlled substance regulations, accreditation requirements, and Health First policies.
Oversee medication procurement, storage, and inventory management, including supply, integrity, and accountability for controlled substances.
Lead pharmacy quality improvement initiatives to enhance medication safety, service quality, and departmental performance.
Develop and deliver education and training for pharmacy Associates, healthcare providers, patients, and families on safe medication use and clinical best practices.
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to develop and enhance pharmacy services in alignment with organizational and departmental goals.
Support pharmacy strategic planning and execution in partnership with the VP of Pharmacy Services.
Manage departmental financial performance, including budget development, expense monitoring, and variance management.
Maintain accurate administrative records, payroll data, financial reports, compliance documentation, and operational metrics.
Define and communicate a team vision aligned with Health First’s mission and vision, and lead the team toward its goals.
Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback, and support to develop an effective, high-performing team.
Lead change through effective communication, building understanding, buy-in, and commitment.
Encourage inclusion, diverse perspectives, and collaboration across teams.
Recruit, select, develop, and retain engaged, high-performing, diverse, and inclusive Associates.
Support the organization’s strategic direction and demonstrate financial acumen for areas of responsibility.