Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

Valley View Hospital; Glenwood Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

FSA

PTO

Tuition Assistance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Ski passes

Job summary

Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO, is seeking 2 Inpatient Pharmacy Managers to lead the operational and clinical functions of inpatient pharmacy services in a small rural hospital with advanced clinical care.

The role oversees pharmacists and technicians, supports Epic Willow inpatient workflows, and ensures safe, efficient medication distribution and high-quality care in a resource-limited environment.

Qualifications

• PharmD required; hospital experience preferred in rural settings.
• Strong regulatory knowledge, clinical judgment, communication, and teaching skills.
• Experience leading both pharmacy operations and clinical services.
• Epic Willow Inpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage pharmacy technicians and pharmacists; oversee staffing and education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient pharmacy operations including distribution, sterile compounding, ADCs, controlled substances, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>/<800>, Joint Commission standards, and state/federal regulations.
• Lead optimization of medication distribution systems and Epic-ADC integration.
• Oversee drug purchasing, shortage mitigation, waste reduction, and budget stewardship.
• Develop and enforce SOPs aligned with regulatory, safety, and operational best practices.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and track safety metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Teaching skills

Team management

Education

PharmD

Tools

Epic Willow Inpatient

Job description

Inpatient Pharmacy
Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

• Pay or shift range: $149,697.60 USD to $224,536 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Live Where Others Vacation. Work Where You’re Valued.

Imagine finishing your day and stepping out your door to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and fly fishing - all within minutes. Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Glenwood Springs offers an unmatched lifestyle with small-town charm, top-rated schools, and easy access to Aspen and Vail.

At Valley View Hospital, you’ll pair that lifestyle with a meaningful, high-impact career in an independent health system that prioritizes quality, collaboration, and innovation.

Eligible for a Relocation Bonus, for those that qualify (2-year commitment required/Internal candidates not eligible)

Position Summary

Valley View is seeking 2 Inpatient Pharmacy Managers.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager provides comprehensive leadership for both the operational and clinical functions of inpatient pharmacy services in a small rural hospital with advanced clinical care. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient medication distribution and high-quality, evidence-based medication therapy. The position directly manages pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, supports advanced clinical services, and serves as a pharmacy lead for Epic Willow inpatient workflows.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance operational demands with clinical excellence while supporting education and professional development in a resource‑limited environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations & Distribution

• Oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication distribution, sterile compounding, automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances, and inventory management
• Ensure compliance with USP <797>/<800>, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations
• Lead optimization of medication distribution systems, including ADC configuration, cart fill workflows, and Epic-ADC integration
• Oversee drug purchasing, shortage mitigation, medication waste reduction, and budget stewardship
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with regulatory, safety, and operational best practices
• Lead operational quality improvement initiatives and track performance and safety metrics
• Provide direct operational support during staffing shortages, off‑hours, or high‑volume periods

Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Support inpatient clinical pharmacy services across all service lines to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use
• Lead medication safety initiatives, including adverse drug event review, root cause analysis, and process improvement
• Support formulary management, medication utilization evaluations, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee activities
• Provide hands‑on clinical pharmacist support during high‑acuity periods or staffing shortages

Epic Willow Leadership

• Serve as a pharmacy lead for Epic Willow Inpatient, including both operational and clinical workflows
• Oversee medication records, order routing, dispense workflows, inventory functionality, and reporting
• Lead clinical decision support (CDS), order sets, pharmacist documentation tools, and intervention tracking
• Collaborate with IT and clinical stakeholders on Epic upgrades, optimization, and issue resolution
• Ensure Epic workflows align with regulatory requirements, patient safety goals, and rural staffing realities
• Directly supervise pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, competency validation, and performance management
• Lead initial and ongoing education for pharmacy staff related to operational workflows, clinical protocols, medication safety, and Epic functionality
• Promote technician skill advancement and cross‑training to support both operational and clinical needs
• Support pharmacist professional development, clinical skill advancement, and practice at the top of license
• Provide medication‑related education to nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams as needed
• Support precepting of pharmacy students, residents, or learners when applicable
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, quality, supply chain, IT, and hospital leadership to resolve medication‑related issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inpatient medication‑use processes
• Represent pharmacy leadership on hospital committees and interdisciplinary initiatives

Qualifications

• PharmD required
• Hospital pharmacy experience required; rural hospital experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in both pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services
• Experience managing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists
• Epic Willow Inpatient experience strongly preferred
• Strong regulatory knowledge, clinical judgment, communication, and teaching skills
• BLS - AHA
• ACLS - AHA

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States, but we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship.

BENEFITS

• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy‑up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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