Pediatric Pharmacy Operations Leader

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock seeks a Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead daily inpatient pharmacy operations and ensure safe, effective medication use. You will partner with the leadership team to improve quality, policies, and budget adherence while mentoring staff.

Required: Doctorate or Bachelor of Pharmacy, 5 years of direct experience with 3 years in leadership, AR pharmacist license. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (prior to 2000)
• Direct leadership experience of 5 years with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Active Pharmacist license in Arkansas (AR State Board of Pharmacy)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations and medication distribution services.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to optimize pharmaceutical care and align with hospital goals.
• Review and update policies to reflect current practice and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for safety, efficiency, and financial improvements and implement changes.
• Lead staffing decisions including hiring, performance coaching, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safe medication use within budget.
• Investigate medication error reports and provide follow-up actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock seeks a Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead daily inpatient pharmacy operations and ensure safe, effective medication use. You will partner with the leadership team to improve quality, policies, and budget adherence while mentoring staff.

Required: Doctorate or Bachelor of Pharmacy, 5 years of direct experience with 3 years in leadership, AR pharmacist license. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and patient care excellence.