Pharmacy Operations Manager - Oncology and Ambulatory Infusion

WellStar Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System in Georgia seeks a Manager Pharmacy to lead day‑to‑day operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role reports to the Director of Pharmacy and oversees a large team across multiple infusion pharmacies.

Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory management, staff development, policy implementation, and ensuring high‑quality clinical services while maintaining accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy leadership experience required.
• 3+ years in supervisory roles within hospital settings.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and healthcare reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise all pharmaceutical and financial activities.
• Maintain readiness for inspections and regulatory audits.
• Oversee budgeting, inventory and drug purchasing programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

PharmD or B.Pharm

MBA or MHA preferred

Pharmacy Residency preferred

Tools

Hospital pharmacy systems

Pharmacy automation systems

USP 797 knowledge

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Primary on-site location at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.

Job Summary

The Manager Pharmacy shall plan, organize, and supervise all pharmaceutical and financial activities occurring in his/her respective pharmacy, Such proceedings shall comply with the policies and procedures established by the WellStar Health System, federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy, and the rules and standards established by the regulatory agencies (JACHO, Medicare, etc.) involved in provision of health care. The Manager Pharmacy reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

General Pharmacy Management

• Responsible for the day to day pharmacy operations for the pharmacy he/she supervises (reports to the Director of Pharmacy)
• Trains/instructs (or delegates responsibility thereof) pharmacy personnel on their required duties upon hire or modification of programs and systems
• Supervises pharmacy personnel in the performance of their duties
• Provides distributive and clinical services during pharmacist vacations, illnesses, LOAs, etc, as well as, during short staffed periods resulting from resignations and/or volume increases
• Counsels or takes disciplinary action as necessary when pharmacy personnel violate established policies, procedures, rules, regulation or accepted standards
• Interviews/hires personnel as required
• Assists Pharmacy Director
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy in writing and implementing department and system policies and procedures pertaining to drug distribution, use and control
• Maintains the pharmacy in a state of readiness for federal, state and local regulatory agency inspections (e.g. JACHO, drug inspectors, etc)
• Establishes work schedules to provide sufficient personnel to meet the needs of the facility (as approved by WellStars senior management and board through the budgetary process).
• Adheres to and enforces the rules and regulations established by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
• Maintains active licensure and certifications for the department and personnel if applicable
• Ensures that the distribution and administration of controlled substances DEA, CII Cv are properly monitored and documented. Investigates and reports substitutive variations to appropriate personnel
• Assists the director of pharmacy in preparing the annual operating budget and capital budgets

Pharmacy Services

• Performs annual review and submit for merit increased for pharmacy personnel (direct reports)
• Reviews monthly financial reports, contacts Accounting department (analyst) to notify of discrepancies and provides information to the Director of Pharmacy concerning significant variances.
• Monitors revenues and expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses
• Arranges for and supervises the pharmacys annual inventory
• Participates in or delegates responsibility for chart audits requested by management, internal audit, third party payers, etc.
• Supervises the drug purchasing program with emphasis on the use of AGPO and IDN contracts (investigates purchasing options to reduce overall pharmacy system expense)
• Conducts and documents monthly staff meetings
• Serves on hospital specific committees, e.g. Nurse/Pharmacy Committee, etc.
• Serves on Pharmacy based system committees as requested by the Director of Pharmacy provides or arranges for in-service education for pharmacy personnel, nursing and ancillary services as needed
• Ensures that the pharmacy department is properly maintained (appropriately cleaned by housekeeping, controlled by security and equipment properly functioning through maintenance or bio engineering)
• Communicates issues and concerns, both internal and external, to the Director of Pharmacy
• Maintains open communications to the Site Administrator, Nursing Director and Ancillary Department Managers
• Assumes other responsibilities as required to maintain high quality pharmacy services
• Responsibilities include oversight of multiple infusion pharmacies within Georgia, and a large team of over 60 members comprised of clinical pharmacists, staff clinical pharmacists, inventory specialists, pharmacy technicians and student interns.
• Experience with sterile compounded products required, including rules and regulations and USP 797 required.
• Ideal candidates have two or more years of experience in supervisory roles, and work in a setting with hazardous drugs, utilizing guidance from USP 800.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited School/College of Pharmacy PharmD Advanced Management degree (MBA or MHA) is preferred Completion of a Pharmacy Residency Program is preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RPH - Reg Pharmacist

Required Minimum Experience

Oriented and knowledgeable in the specialized functions of a hospital pharmacy. Worked a minimum of three (3) years in a hospital pharmacy Worked in a supervisory capacity in a hospital pharmacy for a minimum of one (1) year or in a clinical or community setting for a period of two (2) years General knowledge of hospital financial systems (responsibility reports, budgetary process, billing programs, etc). Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and pharmacy purchasing Knowledge of the various pharmacy technologies available. Knowledge of computerized pharmacy systems; preferably hospital pharmacy based computer systems. Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulatory guidelines governing pharmaceutical practice and the use of controlled substances .

Required Minimum Skills

Demonstrated leadership qualities. Ability to supervise both exempt and non-exempt employees. Ability to work with other Hospital and System leaders. Ability to address Medical Staff Leaders on issues pertaining to pharmacy. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Strong customer service attitude. Moderate computer skills (Microsoft Office). Ability to think/act independently as required by situation adept at change management.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life

Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

• OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
• OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
• We honor every voice
• Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.