Manager, Clinical Pharmacist

Tennessee Oncology; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Tennessee Oncology, a leading community-based cancer care network, seeks a Pharmacy Manager to supervise clinical pharmacy operations and ensure evidence-based pharmaceutical care across our sites. You will lead pharmacists and technicians, drive quality initiatives, and partner with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires adherence to USP standards, CMS requirements, and accreditation rules, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and staff development in a collaborative oncology

Qualifications

• PharmD required and Tennessee license.
• PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of pharmacy experience, 3+ years in clinical/health system setting.
• Experience leading clinical pharmacy teams.
• Knowledge of USP and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical pharmacy operations and dispensing.
• Provide clinical drug therapy consultations.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/accrediting standards.
• Lead quality initiatives and medication use evaluations.
• Manage inventory and formulary adherence.
• Precept interns and residents.
• Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee decisions.
• On-call responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams to improve transitions of care.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical decision-making

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

PharmD

TN Pharmacist License

PGY-1/PGY-2 residency

Clinical experience 5+ years

Job description

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

Why Join Us

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Clinical Operations is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the pharmacy, with an emphasis on clinical excellence and patient care. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pharmaceutical care and manages the pharmacy’s operational, compliance, and personnel functions. The Pharmacy Manager leverages clinical expertise to support provider collaboration, optimize patient outcomes, and drive continuous quality improvement.

This role includes oversight of all pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians, as well as integration of pharmacy services into the broader clinical practice. The Pharmacy Manager will ensure full compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards and will lead efforts to enhance performance, efficiency, and patient safety across pharmacy operations.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct oversight of clinical pharmacy operations including the review, preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications, with a focus on patient-centered therapeutic outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource to healthcare providers and patients, offering expert consultation on drug therapy, indications, contraindications, pharmacokinetics, interactions, and side effects.
• Support evidence-based prescribing through active collaboration with medical staff and involvement in clinical decision-making.
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical protocols and therapeutic guidelines in alignment with organizational goals and national standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body regulations, including USP standards, CMS requirements, and pharmacy-specific policies.
• Monitor and manage pharmacy inventory to ensure safe and cost-effective medication use, minimizing waste and enhancing formulary adherence.
• Lead clinical quality initiatives, medication use evaluations, and performance improvement projects, track and report outcomes to leadership.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, accuracy, and accountability across all pharmacy operations and staff activities.
• Provide regular performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and ensure continuous training and clinical development for pharmacy staff.
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration to improve transitions of care, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
• Use data to analyze pharmacy performance, financial impact, and outcomes; prepare and present operational and clinical reports to leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clinical interventions, adverse events, and quality measures.
• Oversee pharmacy participation in Quality Improvement Programs, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Precept pharmacy interns and residents, supporting clinical education and workforce development.
• Actively participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee decisions and support the implementation of formulary changes and medication-use policies.
• On call responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth understanding of pharmacotherapy and clinical decision-making in a multidisciplinary care environment.
• Ability to assess medication therapy plans and develop patient-specific recommendations.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing clinical teams.
• Effective in building relationships and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and administrative teams.
• Proficient in quality improvement methodologies and clinical documentation standards.
• Skilled in interpreting data to guide clinical and operational strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in clinical and educational contexts.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance frameworks (e.g., USP /).

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Completion of a PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency (or equivalent clinical experience) strongly preferred.
• Current, active, and unrestricted pharmacy license in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience, with at least 3 years in a clinical or health system-based setting.