Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager

Alfa-Pharmacy; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Opportunity for advancement

401(k) matching

Job summary

ALFA Specialty Pharmacy in Columbia, Maryland, seeks a leadership-focused pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations and advance clinical practice. You will guide production workflow, supervise technicians, and ensure accurate, compliant dispensing while strengthening patient care.

This role emphasizes strategic impact: perform medication reviews, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and drive quality improvement.

Qualifications

• RPh or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution required
• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in Maryland required
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing pharmacy teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy production and workflow.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians.
• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance.
• Perform medication reviews, reconciliation, and clinical interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, patients, and residential staff.
• Identify medication-related problems and recommend therapy optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, DEA, HIPAA, CMS, and Maryland Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership/Team management

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

PharmD or RPh

Job description

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k) matching

We don't measure our success by the number of prescriptions we fill. We measure it by the lives we improve.

If that philosophy resonates with you, we'd like to meet you.

Our Mission

We believe medications should improve lives—not complicate them. Every prescription is an opportunity to prevent harm, improve health, and give patients and their families greater peace of mind. At ALFA Specialty Pharmacy, pharmacists are essential members of the healthcare team who deliver personalized, high-touch medication management and collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and families to improve outcomes.

About ALFA

ALFA Specialty Pharmacy is a pharmacist-led, closed-door pharmacy serving patients with chronic conditions, group homes, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and long-term care-at-home populations. We are located in Columbia, Maryland. Our pharmacists practice at the top of their license through comprehensive medication management, proactive clinical interventions, medication reconciliation, adherence support, and close collaboration with the healthcare team. Practice Pharmacy the Way It Was Meant to Be.

Position Summary

This leadership role combines operational excellence with advanced clinical pharmacy practice. You will oversee pharmacy operations while making meaningful clinical interventions that improve patient safety, optimize therapy, and enhance quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy production and workflow.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians.
• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance.
• Perform medication reviews, reconciliation, and clinical interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, patients, and residential staff.
• Identify medication-related problems and recommend therapy optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, DEA, HIPAA, CMS, and Maryland Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• RPh or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution required
• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Maryland
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing pharmacy teams
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Who Thrives at ALFA

• Passionate about improving patient outcomes.
• Enjoys solving complex medication-related problems.
• Values teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Builds meaningful patient and provider relationships.
• Leads with integrity and mentors others.
• Believes pharmacy should prevent harm before it occurs.
• Wants to help redefine pharmacist-led care.

Why Exceptional Pharmacists Choose ALFA

At ALFA, you'll never be measured simply by prescription volume. You'll be measured by the patients whose lives you improve.

• Practice at the top of your license.
• Lead a highly skilled pharmacy team.
• Perform meaningful clinical interventions.
• Improve medication safety and quality of life.
• Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
• Shape the future of pharmacist‑led, patient‑centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional growth opportunities

Join a Team That's Redefining Pharmacy

If you're looking for more than another pharmacy job—if you're looking for a career where your clinical knowledge, leadership, and compassion truly matter—we invite you to join ALFA Specialty Pharmacy.