Pharmacist in Charge in Ventura, CA

Soliant; California; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals / incidentals

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a seasoned Pharmacy Operations Manager to oversee pharmacy services in a large hospital setting in Ventura County, CA. This contract role aims to drive safe, compliant operations and better patient care with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with clinical leadership to optimize medication management and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) experience.
• Proven leadership in managing large, busy pharmacy operations.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily pharmacy operations to maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Supervise staff and coordinate workflows to handle high prescription volumes.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and hospital leadership to optimize medication management and patient outcomes.
• Oversee inventory control, procurement, and budget planning.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Operations management

Pharmacy regulations knowledge

Communication

Education

Pharmacist license (PIC)

Job description

An opportunity is available for a seasoned Pharmacy Operations Manager to oversee and lead pharmacy services in a large, fast-paced hospital setting located in Ventura County, CA. This contract role is ideal for a pharmacy leader skilled in managing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving optimal patient care. It offers the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and mutual fit.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing daily pharmacy operations to maintain high standards of safety and quality
• Supervising pharmacy staff and coordinating workflows to handle high prescription volumes efficiently
• Ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
• Collaborating closely with clinical teams and hospital leadership to optimize medication management and patient outcomes
• Overseeing inventory control, procurement, and budgetary planning
• Leading process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Licensed Pharmacist with Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) experience, preferably within a hospital or similarly complex environment
• Proven leadership in managing large, busy pharmacy operations
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to a dynamic clinical setting

Location:

• Ventura, CA

This contract role provides a unique chance to apply strategic leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment with potential for temp-to-hire conversion. Candidates ready to make a significant impact on pharmacy operations in a major hospital should apply promptly to explore this opportunity.

Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $70.00.

• Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals.

Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.