Pharmacy Manager - Pharmacy

Health First; Florida; Presencial; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Health First is seeking a Manager, Pharmacy to lead inpatient pharmacy operations across its hospitals in Florida. This role ensures safe, compliant medication management, oversees storage, preparation, distribution, and quality improvement activities, and drives strategies to optimize operations and patient safety.

The position requires a PharmD or BPharm with Florida licensure, 5 years’ pharmacy experience, and leadership capabilities.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm) required.
• Five years of pharmacy experience.
• Florida Pharmacist licensure required.
• Pharmacist consultant licensure in Florida within 6 months of start date.
• AHA BLS or ACLS+PALS certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and oversight of hospital pharmacy operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Oversee procurement, storage, and inventory management of medications.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.
• Develop and deliver education for staff and providers.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to align pharmacy services with organizational goals.
• Manage departmental budget and financial performance.
• Maintain documentation and metrics for regulatory and organizational reporting.

Conhecimentos

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm)

Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Ferramentas

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Pharmacy provides leadership and operational oversight of inpatient pharmacy services to ensure safe, effective, and compliant medication management across Health First’s Hospitals. The Manager, Pharmacy oversees and manages the medication storage, preparation, distribution, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement activities within the pharmacy department. The Manager, Pharmacy ensures adherence to all federal, state, and accreditation requirements, supports organizational goals, and develops strategies to optimize pharmacy operations, patient safety, and service quality. The Manager, Pharmacy leads pharmacy Associates, manages departmental resources, and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to deliver high‑quality patient care and achieve organizational performance objectives.

Job Requirements

The Manager, Pharmacy provides leadership and operational oversight of inpatient pharmacy services to ensure safe, effective, and compliant medication management across Health First’s Hospitals. The Manager, Pharmacy oversees and manages the medication storage, preparation, distribution, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement activities within the pharmacy department. The Manager, Pharmacy ensures adherence to all federal, state, and accreditation requirements, supports organizational goals, and develops strategies to optimize pharmacy operations, patient safety, and service quality. The Manager, Pharmacy leads pharmacy Associates, manages departmental resources, and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to deliver high‑quality patient care and achieve organizational performance objectives.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provides leadership and oversight of hospital pharmacy operations, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication use across all storage, preparation, and distribution areas
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements, including federal and state laws, controlled substance regulations, and Health First policies.
• Oversees medication procurement, storage, and inventory management, ensuring adequate supply, integrity, and accountability for all medications, including controlled substances.
• Leads pharmacy quality improvement initiatives, developing and maintaining programs that enhance medication safety, service quality, and overall departmental performance.
• Develops and delivers education and training programs for pharmacy Associates, healthcare providers, patients, and families to support safe medication use and clinical best practices.
• Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to develop, implement, and enhance pharmacy services in alignment with organizational and departmental goals.
• Supports strategic planning and execution of pharmacy services, partnering with the VP of Pharmacy Services to align departmental initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Manages departmental financial performance, including development of the pharmacy budget, monitoring of expenses, and variance management within established guidelines.
• Maintains accurate documentation, reporting, and operational metrics, including administrative records, payroll data, financial reports, and compliance documentation

Leadership Accountabilities

• Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First, and inspirationally lead the team to achieve that vision.
• Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high performing team.
• Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment.
• Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team’s and organization’s goals.
• Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates.
• Contribute to and support the strategic direction, and demonstrate financial acumen, for areas of responsibility and organization.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
• Work Experience: Five (5) years’ experience in Pharmacy.
• Licensure:
• Pharmacist licensure in the State of Florida.
• Pharmacist Consultant licensure in the State of Florida within six (6) months of start date and maintained.
• Certification: Any one of the following prior to start date and maintained:
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card OR
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) AND Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication management practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and controlled substance management.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate’s degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Work Experience:
• Experience in a inpatient pharmacy environment.
• Prior experience in leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : Variable

Paygrade : PG-40P