Pharmacy Department Manager: Growth & Patient Care

Hy-Vee; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Department Manager to oversee the entire pharmacy operation, drive prescription volume, and maximize patient care and profitability while upholding a professional image in the community.

You will lead and develop the pharmacy team, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and implement cost-effective practices to support long-term growth. The role requires a licensed pharmacist with strong leadership and patient-care focus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School required; Pharm.D. degree preferred.
• Current Board of Pharmacy license required.
• Progressively responsible experience in pharmacy and computer applications of pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of the pharmacy department and ensure accurate prescription filling and courteous, efficient service to all customers.
• Improve pharmacy prescription sales, profit, patient count, and professional image through strong operational leadership.
• Supervise and develop pharmacy staff through proper orientation, training, PTCB certification support, objective setting, and constructive discipline.
• Manage all referrals submitted by Hy-Vee retail pharmacy locations and coordinate with retail pharmacists as needed.
• Recruit and hire pharmacy personnel, manage budgeted payroll and scheduling, minimize overtime, and improve labor cost per prescription.
• Recommend and coordinate sales and promotional programs for the pharmacy department.
• Analyze and recommend loss prevention procedures and ensure proper implementation of internal controls.
• Oversee training of pharmacy staff on the designated pharmacy point of sale system and assist in resolving questions and problems.
• Review pharmacy department policies, procedures, and inventory to ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations including DEA and Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy computer apps

Team leadership

HIPAA compliance

Education

Pharm.D. preferred

Board of Pharmacy license required

Accredited Pharmacy School graduate

Tools

PIS

Order management

Automated dispensing

CPOE

IV compounders

Packagers

Barcode applications

Supply chain solutions

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Department Manager to oversee the entire pharmacy operation, drive prescription volume, and maximize patient care and profitability while upholding a professional image in the community.

You will lead and develop the pharmacy team, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and implement cost-effective practices to support long-term growth. The role requires a licensed pharmacist with strong leadership and patient-care focus.