Pharmacy Director

PharMerica; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

STD & LTD paid

Daily Pay

Pet Insurance

Job summary

PharMerica, a long-term care pharmacy provider, seeks a Pharmacy Director to oversee day-to-day operations and drive cost management. The role blends hands-on leadership (70%) with administration (30%), requiring a strong focus on regulatory compliance and staff development.

Required: Utah-licensed pharmacist with supervisory experience and results orientation; schedule includes varying shifts. Excellent communication and strategic planning are essential for success in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or PharmD desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct pharmacy operations across locations to meet budgets and goals.
• Lead and develop staff to improve performance and service quality.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

People management

Strategic thinking

Planning/organizing

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

PharmD

Job description

Overview

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica, a part of Brightspring Health Services, is a long-term care pharmacy services provider that supplies medications, clinical support, and pharmacy management to healthcare organizations across the United States.

PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide. Our organization is in high growth mode, which can provide opportunities for advancement for individuals looking for career progression!

The Pharmacy Director is responsible for directing workforce in the day to day operations of pharmacy or multiple locations and managing costs to established goals. For the present this is a working Pharmacy Director with 70% spent working as a staff member and 30% administrative.

Required: Registered Pharmacist, Licensed in Utah, with supervisory experience and is results oriented

Schedule: Variable. Pharmacy open 9-730 M-F and 2-6 on weekends

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, & vision
• Company paid STD & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• Daily Pay
• Pet Insurance

Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live.

If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care,

• Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days

Responsibilities

• Controls pharmacy costs to meet or exceed budgeted cost per script.
• Provides the leadership and direction to build an effective team and continually develop associates to improve performance.
• Maintains positive customer relationships; attends quarterly business reviews.
• Works with Client Services and Sales team to effectively communicate with customers (DONs, Administrators, Staff RNs) and resolve customer issues.
• Implements, maintains and reports on core processes.
• Ensures pharmacy compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Emphasizes dispensing efficiency and accuracy with the workforce, and manages the dispensing process to exceed the Company's goal.
• Manages the staffing and scheduling process to optimize production and contain labor costs.
• Manages pharmacy personnel issues including hiring, evaluations, discipline and separation, and monitors and approves payroll.
• Manages physical inventory to meet client requirements and Company goals.
• Implements Company, Region and District policies, processes and initiatives.
• Provides timely and accurate reports as required.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Education / Learning Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree
• Desired: MBA; PharmD

Work Experience

• Required: Management/supervisory experience; experience in pharmacy/healthcare
• Desired: P&L responsibility; LTC experience.

Skills / Knowledge

• Required: Computer skills.
• Desired: Business/financial knowledge; knowledge of pharmacy regulations; LTC pharmacy ; performance management

Licenses / Certifications

• Required: As required by state regulations; clean driving record and proof of auto insurance

Behavior Competencies

• Required: Results-oriented; planning/organizing; communication (oral/written), people management; strategic and analytical thinking; teamwork

About Our Line Of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of Brightspring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com . Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn .