Pharmacy Operations Manager

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9% of

Tuition assistance & education support

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System seeks a Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead the pharmacy department under the Director of Pharmacy, coordinating daily operations and staff workflow to ensure exceptional patient care. You will recruit and develop leaders and staff, align processes with policies, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes budget management, policy development, and effective collaboration with the management team to optimize pharmacy services and patient

Qualifications

• Leadership of day-to-day pharmacy operations and policy implementation.
• Experience as hospital pharmacist required (4 years).
• License requirements and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise pharmacy operations and workflow.
• Assist in planning, development, organization, and evaluation of services.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulatory standards.
• Oversee staff development, orientation, and training.
• Assist with budget preparation and cost containment initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy Operations

Staff Leadership

Budgeting & Cost Control

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Assurance

Education

B.S. or PharmD

ASHP residency / advanced degree (MBA / MHA / MS)

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Pharmacy Operations Manager you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

Seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager who provides managerial support to the Director of Pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department Leadership through day‑to‑day departmental leadership and coordination of pharmacy workflow. The Operations Manager will coordinate and supervise the daily activities of pharmacy staff, delegating assignments as necessary in accordance with established policies and procedures to maintain department productivity. This position helps create a patient and customer focused department in support of the delivery of exceptional patient care, attracting and developing a team of highly capable, committed supervisors and staff through recruiting and interviewing candidates that have a passion for patient‑ and customer‑centered care.

Essential Job Function (Responsibilities)

• Manages and supervises pharmacy operations, including responsibility for formulating and implementing institutional policy and practice at the department level, and overseeing day‑to‑day operations and workflow of the pharmacy department.
• Assists in the planning, development, organization, operation, and evaluation of pharmacy services; assesses and changes pharmacy operations in coordination with the pharmacy management team.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate information systems to optimize pharmacy workflow.
• Assures pharmacy staff development, new employee orientation, and ongoing training in the pharmacy in coordination with other pharmacy managers.
• Helps assure that policies and procedures are updated and followed in coordination with the pharmacy management team.
• Assures compliance with pharmacy laws and provides staff guidance when appropriate in regards to regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and USP 797; participates in quality assurance activities to evaluate and maintain safe medication practices.
• Assists with budget preparation and ongoing cost containment initiatives for medication use and operations; provides other management reports as required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or PharmD. Degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy required.
• 4 years’ experience as a hospital pharmacist required.
• ASHP accredited residency or advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MS) preferred.
• Applicable State Pharmacy License required.
• Consultant License (if applicable per state) required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.