Pharmacy Operations Manager / Pharmacy / Full Time

Catawba Valley Medical Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Group is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager to oversee procurement, storage, preparation and dispensing of medications and to supervise pharmacists, technicians, and dispensing staff in a medical center setting.

The role ensures compliance with state and federal laws, Joint Commission standards and USP guidance while leading policy development, staff training, scheduling and annual evaluations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must hold active North Carolina license.
• Five years of managerial and administrative experience in a medical center pharmacy.
• Preferred: PharmD with residency or master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, storage, preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Manage all resources to comply with policies, laws, and accrediting requirements.
• Supervise pharmacists, technicians and dispensing staff; approve schedules and PTO.
• Develop and enforce policies; standardize procedures and practices.
• Ensure Joint Commission/CMS, NCBOP/DEA, USP 795/797/800 compliance.
• Provide orientation, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Responsible for overseeing the procurement, storage, preparation and dispensing of all medications in the organization. Effectively manages all physical and human resources in the pharmacy to meet compliance with medical center policies, state and federal law, and accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ensures optimal pharmacy services, facilitates safe medication use, develops and enforces policies, standardizes procedure and practice, and directly supervises all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and personnel involved in the dispensing process. Approves staff schedules and PTO requests. Provides orientation to new employees, competency assessments, problem-solving, mentoring, annual evaluations, and disciplinary action within the department with the assistance of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager. Ensures compliance with medical center policies, procedures and protocols along with all state and federal regulatory agencies and laws. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission/CMS medication standards; NCBOP/DEA rules, USP 795/797/800 compliance regulations and laws. Assists in the development, provision and evaluation of pharmaceutical care services as needed and oversees the direct dispensing of medications daily as needed.

Education and Credentials

Required

Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy. Currently licensed in North Carolina as a pharmacist.

Preferred

PharmD with Residency or Master’s degree.

Work Experience

Required

Five years of medical center based pharmacy experience, including managerial and administrative responsibilities.

Preferred

Five years of experience as a pharmacy manager in a health care organization.