Manager - Pharmacy (Southwest)

legacycommunityhealth; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company 5%

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Gym membership

Job summary

Legacy Community Health seeks a Pharmacy Manager to lead Retail Pharmacy Services and improve patient outcomes in a community-focused setting. You will oversee operations, charging, and staffing to ensure safe, compliant care.

Join a mission-driven team and drive education, quality assurance, and collaborative initiatives across providers to support affordable patient care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy leadership experience and licensure in TX required.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and state/federal regulations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve clinical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead Retail Pharmacy Services with strategic planning and daily operations.
• Ensure safe medication use and regulatory compliance across workflows.
• Collaborate with providers and staff to improve patient outcomes.
• Oversee inventory, billing, and revenue optimization.
• Develop staff education and competency programs.
• Maintain focus on patient engagement and continuity of care.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Administrative experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Statistics basics

Multi-tasking

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Active Texas license

BS in Pharmacy (optional)

Tools

Email software

Word processing

Office management systems

Job description

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Location: Legacy Southwest - 6441 High Star Dr. Houston, TX 77074

Manager - Pharmacy (Southwest) - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30AM-5PM)

As Pharmacy Manager, you will lead with purpose while helping strengthen community healthcare through safe, efficient, and patient-centered pharmacy services. Your expertise in supply chain operations, medication management systems, medication-use policy, technology, and billing will help ensure patients and care teams receive dependable support when it matters most.

You will have the opportunity to join a collaborative healthcare family where your leadership directly supports the quality, continuity, and affordability of care. By guiding pharmacy operations, developing your team, and partnering with pharmacists, providers, and staff, you will make a meaningful difference for patients and the broader community.

Why This Role Matters

• Lead strategic planning and daily operations for Retail Pharmacy Services.
• Support safe medication use, effective workflows, regulatory compliance, and timely patient care.
• Collaborate across healthcare teams to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
• Oversee technology, inventory, billing, financial performance, and quality improvement efforts.
• Create education and competency programs that support staff growth and professional development.
• Help foster a mission-driven environment where pharmacy professionals can thrive and patients feel supported.
• Contribute to meaningful improvements across the community healthcare ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish strategic planning for the Retail Pharmacy Services.
• Identify the appropriate workforce efforts; number, type, qualification of staff required to meet patient care needs and satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Design, manage, and ensure workflows to support efficiency and timeliness of care.
• Establish quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Perform data collection and use appropriate reporting tools.
• Identify concerns and opportunities and make recommendations for change, when needed.
• Oversee appropriate use of information systems and technology, including support systems, automation, and barcoding for safety.
• Oversee pharmacy inventory, control pharmaceutical expenses, and maximize revenue.
• Collaborate to develop initiatives that optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce drug-related problems, and ensure cost-effective pharmacotherapy.
• Ensure appropriate audits for controlled substances and 340B adherence.
• Oversee the financial operations and ensure appropriate contracting.
• Understand the relationships between third-party requirements, coding, documentation, billing equations, pricing updates, and quality functions for financial performance success.
• Create and implement educational activities to validate knowledge and competency of staff.
• Develop and utilize educational programs to enhance patient engagement and improve patient outcomes.
• Foster pharmacist communication with patients and providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and ensure appropriate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy
• Active Texas Board of Pharmacy License
• Must maintain BLS /CPR

Required Years of Experience

• 5-10 years of Pharmacy experience with demonstrated success OR
• Completed ASHP PGY1/2 Clinical Residency and/or Administrative Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health or Healthcare/Business Management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and State/Federal laws governing medical services.
• Administrative, management, or supervisory experience.
• Exceptional leadership, mediation abilities, and multi-tasking skills required.
• Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and graphical representation principles.
• Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, and office management system software.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize

About Legacy Community Health

The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has delivered affordable, high-quality care for nearly 40 years across 50+ clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our mission — driving healthy change in our communities — guides everything we do, and it starts with our people.

Approachable & Collaborative — Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and builds trust through teamwork.

Driven & Committed — Takes initiative and goes the extra mile to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Thoughtful Communicators — Pairs clinical/technical skill with emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism.