Pharmacy Manager

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Naples, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Manager oversees the daily operations of the inpatient pharmacy, ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care. The role leads pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and collaborates with healthcare professionals across the facility to promote appropriate medication use and positive patient outcomes. The manager may be delegated pharmacy director responsibilities, including serving as pharmacist-in-charge if the director is unable to fulfill the role or the director position is vacant. The manager may also work in a staff role when required and performs other assigned duties while maintaining regular, reliable attendance and complying with organizational policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• 2–4 years of experience in a closely related field.
• Current state pharmacist license as a Registered Pharmacist (RPH).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to foster teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to delegate, work effectively with others, and independently manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data-analysis tools.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of previous leadership experience.
• BCPS (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist) or another BPS specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, inventory management, and compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and support pharmacy staff, including scheduling employees, conducting performance evaluations, setting goals, and providing feedback and professional development.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement pharmaceutical care plans and manage medication therapy appropriately.
• Establish and maintain quality-control measures, monitor medication use, and implement corrective actions to support patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
• Develop, review, and enforce pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols to meet regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
• Assist with preparing and managing the pharmacy budget, monitor expenditures, and promote cost-effective medication use and efficient resource allocation.
• Provide ongoing education and training to pharmacy staff and healthcare providers on medication management, safety practices, and developments in pharmaceutical care.
• Lead performance-improvement initiatives to enhance pharmacy services and patient outcomes, including participation in multidisciplinary committees and projects.
• Evaluate and implement technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Support regulatory compliance and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes; may oversee accreditation processes as applicable.
• Coordinate with leadership teams to improve service delivery and stay current with industry advancements, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• May assume delegated pharmacy director responsibilities, including serving as pharmacist-in-charge when the director is unable to fulfill job requirements or the director position is vacant.
• May perform staff-role duties as required and fulfill the competencies established for that job.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Premium medical plans.
• Premium dental plans.
• Premium vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Compensation structure designed to recognize and reward employee contributions. Note: the posting does not specify whether this is a performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager