Manager Pharmacy Operations

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA seeks a Pharmacy Manager to provide clinical leadership and strategic oversight of pharmacy operations.

You will supervise the pharmacy team, review prescriptions for safety, and optimize workflows in collaboration with physicians and nurses. The role emphasizes policy enforcement, staff training, inventory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Director of Pharmacy or Market/Region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) upon hire.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent pharmacy or similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pharmacy team.
• Review and authorize prescriptions for safety (interactions, dosing, allergies).
• Oversee workflow from authorization to dispensing and consult with doctors/nurses to troubleshoot medication issues.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures; supervise staff and training.
• Manage inventory, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Masters degree or leadership training (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Manager, you will be a strategic leader and clinical authority, orchestrating safe, efficient, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care delivery.

Every day, you will lead and supervise the pharmacy team, meticulously reviewing and authorizing prescriptions for safety (interactions, dosing, allergies). You'll oversee efficient workflow, from authorization to dispensing, and consult with doctors and nurses to troubleshoot medication issues.

To be successful in this role, you will possess comprehensive clinical expertise, proven leadership, and an analytical mind for process optimization. Your commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and patient safety will drive our pharmacy's success.

While supporting the goals and objectives of the hospital and upholding the ethics of the profession of pharmacy, the Manager of Pharmacy Operations is responsible for managing the pharmacy operations. This includes implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures, supervision and training of staff, inventory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Manager of Pharmacy Operations will report to the Director of Pharmacy, Market Director of Pharmacy, or Region VP.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) upon hire and
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent pharmacy or similar work experience.

Preferred:

• Masters DEgree (MBA, MS, MHA or related field), or
• Minimum of one (1) year leadership experince or completion of pharmacy residency.

Licensure:

• Registered Pharmacist license.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. Johns Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. Johns Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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