Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager

Protouch Staffing; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead inpatient pharmacy operations in an acute care hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have PharmD, PGY1/PGY2 residency, and several years of hospital pharmacy leadership experience, with a focus on sterile compounding, medication safety, and process improvement. This is a day-time, full-time role with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for inpatient pharmacy services, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant medication distribution processes.
• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding operations while maintaining compliance with USP standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead medication safety initiatives by identifying opportunities for risk reduction, analyzing medication error trends, and implementing continuous quality improvement strategies.
• Chair or actively participate in interdisciplinary medication safety and pharmacy committees.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop pharmacy technicians and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Manage pharmacy workflow, staffing, inventory, and operational resources to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and hospital leadership to improve medication-use processes and support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory agencies, and institutional policies.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital pharmacy operations

Medication safety

Process improvement

Mentoring staff

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | No Weekends | Administrative Hours

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and collaborative Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead inpatient pharmacy operations within a progressive acute care hospital. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, medication safety, and the efficient delivery of pharmacy services.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with expertise in hospital pharmacy operations, sterile compounding, medication safety, and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by optimizing workflows, mentoring pharmacy staff, and driving quality initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for inpatient pharmacy services, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant medication distribution processes.

• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding operations while maintaining compliance with USP standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Lead medication safety initiatives by identifying opportunities for risk reduction, analyzing medication error trends, and implementing continuous quality improvement strategies.

• Chair or actively participate in interdisciplinary medication safety and pharmacy committees.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop pharmacy technicians and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Manage pharmacy workflow, staffing, inventory, and operational resources to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and hospital leadership to improve medication-use processes and support organizational goals.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory agencies, and institutional policies.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.

• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency required.

Licensure

• Current pharmacist license or eligibility for pharmacist licensure in the applicable state.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of recent hospital pharmacy experience.

• Progressive leadership or supervisory experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.

• Strong knowledge of sterile compounding regulations, medication safety practices, and pharmacy operations.

Preferred Skills

• Proven leadership and team development experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience leading operational change and process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining a focus on quality, patient safety, and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership opportunity within a well-established acute care hospital.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Opportunity to influence medication safety and operational excellence.

• Supportive culture focused on professional development and continuous improvement.

• Stable full-time schedule with daytime administrative hours and no weekend responsibilities.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we've expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.