Assistant Pharmacist Director of Operations (Wesley Chapel)

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Wesley Chapel, FL invites experienced pharmacy leaders to direct daily operations across assigned settings, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource use.

You will lead professional staff, develop policies, oversee budgeting, collaborate with clinicians, and drive performance improvements within a growing pediatric pharmacy program at this new Wesley Chapel site.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in a B.S. or Pharm D. degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Completion of PGY1 ASHP residency or equivalent experience (3 years general practice) required.
• Completion of PGY2 ASHP residency or equivalent experience (3 years specialized practice) required.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmacy practice required.
• 2+ years of experience in pharmacy management/leadership required.
• Pharmacist licensure in applicable state; Florida licensure required or in process.
• Consultant Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire (Florida only).

Responsibilities

• Directs planning, coordination, and execution of daily pharmacy operations across assigned practice areas.
• Contributes to long-range planning for pharmacy services and advancement of practice.
• Develops and maintains operational policies and standard work.
• Determines staffing needs and oversees scheduling and workload distribution.
• Provides leadership for staff, including training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Represents pharmacy operations in committees and collaborations with internal/external partners.
• Oversees budget development, monitors expenditures, and implements cost-control strategies.
• Collaborates with purchasing to establish standards and ensure medication availability.
• Participates in quality and safety committees and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Contributes to emergency preparedness and continuity plans for pharmacy services.
• Oversees inventory management and controlled substance accountability.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Operations management

Staff training

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Pharm D or B.S. in Pharmacy

PGY1 ASHP residency

PGY2 ASHP residency

7+ years pharmacy practice

2+ years management/leadership

Florida Pharmacist license

Consultant Pharmacist license (FL)

Job description

Requisition #:671687 Location:Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Category:Pharmacy Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible for directing and optimizing daily pharmacy operations across assigned settings. Ensures the delivery of safe, efficient, high‑quality, and compliant pharmacy services by providing operational oversight, staff leadership, and continuous performance improvement. Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary and pharmacy leaders, clinical teams, and operational partners to implement policies and procedures, advance departmental initiatives, steward resources, and align pharmacy operations with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Job Functions

Essential Functions

• Directs the planning, coordination, and execution of daily pharmacy operations across assigned practice areas to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered services.
• Contributes to long‑range planning for pharmacy services, supporting innovation, service expansion, and advancement of practice.
• Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies, procedures, and standard work practices in alignment with departmental and organizational standards.
• Determines staffing needs to provide safe and efficient patient care services and oversees scheduling and workload distribution.
• Provides leadership for professional and technical staff, including training, competency assessment, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Serves as a liaison to internal departments and external partners, representing pharmacy operations in committees, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives.
• Assists in developing the annual operating budget; monitors expenditures, productivity, and financial indicators; and implements strategies to control costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with purchasing teams to establish product standards, ensure compliance with purchasing agreements, and maintain effective communication regarding medication availability and utilization.
• Participates in quality and safety committees; ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards; and implements system process improvements based on safety reports and assessments.
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency preparedness and continuity‑of‑operations plans for pharmacy services.
• Provides oversight of inventory management processes, including controlled substance accountability, diversion prevention practices, and audit readiness.
• Directs the planning, coordination, and execution of daily pharmacy operations across assigned practice areas to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered services.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Utilize all organizational resources effectively and efficiently.
• Where applicable, refer to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in B.S. or Pharm D. degree required. Master's Degree in business, public health, or other related field preferred
• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent experience (3 years general practice) required
• Completion of a post-graduate year 2 (PGY2) ASHP accredited residency program or equivalent experience (3 years specialized practice) required
• Completion of an ASHP accredited Post‑Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency is equivalent to 3 years of practice experience; completion of an ASHP accredited Post‑Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency is equivalent to 3 years of practice experience (PGY1 and PGY2 combined equivalent to 6 years of experience)
• 7+ years of experience in pharmacy practice required
• 2+ years of experience in pharmacy management/leadership required
• Pharmacist licensure in applicable state
• Consultant Pharmacist license within 90 days of hire (Florida only)

Qualifications Continued

• Navigate rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex matters within a Network function, or multiple business units.
• Makes recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
• Strong attention to detail and self‑directed to consistently ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Uphold ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, and making decisions that prioritize the well‑being of both patients and staff.
• Authority to direct and support employees’ daily work activities; has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.
• Work seamlessly within diverse teams, bringing together professionals from various disciplines to provide patient‑centered care and achieve collective goals.
• Identifies control objectives for designated function and implement cost effective controls designed to meet those objectives.
• Makes some independent decisions related to products, services, implementing new programs, and supporting technical/operational processes of a Network or business unit.
• Addresses problems that are varied, complex and often non‑recurring, requiring staff input and innovative, creative, and diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
• Applies advanced understanding of discipline/specialization, prior supervisory experience, and advanced interpersonal and communication skills in Pharmacy.
• Drives improvement in existing business processes and assist in the identification and implementation of new processes.
• Provides input for financial plans/budgets, people resources, and strategy related matters.
• Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

A New Era for All Children

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Florida’s #1 pediatric hospital with eight nationally ranked specialties, is expanding with a new state‑of-the‑art facility in Wesley Chapel, scheduled to open in the Fall of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to help build a new team, shape a culture of excellence, and deliver world‑class pediatric care from day one.

Join us and help build something extraordinary in Wesley Chapel.

New Hospital Highlights

• 56 inpatient beds
• 17 emergency department exam rooms
• 4 diagnostic imaging spaces
• 4 operating rooms
• 12 preoperative and postoperative rooms