Pharmacy Operations Manager

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Day-Shift Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead daily operations of the hospital pharmacy, ensure safe medication use, optimize inventory, and mentor staff.

The role requires a PharmD or B.S. with ACPE accreditation, 5+ years hospital pharmacy leadership, active state pharmacist license, and proficiency with EMR and MS Office. BLS must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• B.S. or PharmD. from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 5+ years hospital pharmacy experience including leadership.
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the pharmacy department and provide pharmaceutical care.
• Manage inventory, staff oversight, and policy/procedure development.
• Educate and mentor clinical pharmacists and support staff.
• Assist in pharmacy leadership duties when the Pharmacy Director is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Pharmacy operations

EMR systems knowledge

Education

B.S. or PharmD. from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Pharmacy Operations Manager in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• The pharmacy operations manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department and providing pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, as needed.
• This includes inventory management, staff oversight, policy and procedure development, and education within the pharmacy.
• In addition, the operations manager should provide support, mentoring, and oversight of the activities of the clinical pharmacists and supportive personnel on staff.
• The operations manager shall also assist in managing the pharmacy when the Pharmacy Director is unavailable.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• B.S. or PharmD. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 5+ years of hospital pharmacy experience (inclusive of related leadership experience).
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
• Other applicable state requirements – i.e., sterile compounding, etc.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Experience working in Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Record Systems.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy.
• 1 year as a pharmacy operations specialist.
• Hospital Pharmacy Management experience.
• ALS/ACLS certification.