Pharmacy Manager - Sterile Compounding

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Manager to oversee sterile compounding operations across multiple Akron General sites, leading a team of about 30 caregivers including infusion pharmacists and technicians.

The role ensures USP 797/800 compliance, manages competencies, training, testing, and quality assurance while advancing operational excellence, regulatory adherence, and professional development for the team.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire.
• HSPAL PGY2 Residency or four years of relevant pharmacy experience with one year in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sterile compounding operations across Akron General Inpatient Pharmacy, Akron General Cancer Center and infusion centers.
• Provide leadership for ~30 caregivers including infusion pharmacists and sterile compounding technicians.
• Ensure compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards and maintain competency programs.
• Lead training, annual competency assessment, fingertip and media-fill testing, cleanroom certification, and QA activities.
• Support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and professional development across sterile compounding sites.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Process improvement

Training & development

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

HSPAL PGY2 Residency

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
As a Pharmacy Manager, a caregiver in this role will oversee sterile compounding operations across Akron General Inpatient Pharmacy, Akron General Cancer Center and the Green, Bath and Stow Infusion Centers. The caregiver will provide leadership for approximately 30 caregivers, including infusion pharmacists and sterile compounding technicians, while ensuring compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards. Responsibilities will include oversight of sterile compounding competencies, annual training, fingertip and media-fill testing, cleanroom certification, compounding equipment and processes and quality assurance. The caregiver will also support operational excellence, regulatory compliance and professional development across all sterile compounding sites.
A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The manager will participate in an on-call rotation approximately every 10 to 11 weeks and will have operational responsibilities for the program while on call.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Identify and meet patient needs utilizing continuous process improvement techniques.
• Identify and propose practical solutions to technical, professional, personnel or procedural problems affecting daily workflow.
• Ensure the department is adequately staffed with properly trained personnel.
• Establish work assignments and schedules.
• Participate in the development of operational and clinical program activities.
• Promote and develop the clinical activities of pharmacy caregivers through counseling, training and teaching.
• Train and instruct caregivers as to their duties.
• Coordinate orientation and training of new caregivers in job functions and responsibilities.
• Monitor financials and other pertinent statistics.
• Assist with evaluations of financial performance.
• Maintain records of narcotics, poisons, and habit-forming drugs received in accordance with state and federal laws.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within 90 days of hire
• Completion of a health-system Pharmacy Administration or Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency OR four years of relevant pharmacy experience, including one year of leadership experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Pharmacy Degree with current state licensure
• MS, MBS, PharmD and/or residency

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include periods of standing and walking.
• Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions and communication via telephone.
• May be required to lift and transport up to ten pounds.
• Requires normal or corrected vision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $118,960.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $190,360.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).