Pharmacy Program Manager

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio seeks a Pharmacy Manager to oversee and manage pharmacy services within a dynamic, matrixed environment. You will ensure compliance with TJC, OSHA, CMS, and state/federal standards, while maintaining strong relationships with physicians and patients to optimize care.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to pharmacy practice standards, and delivering cost-effective services with outstanding customer service across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree or B.S. in Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Five years of experience as a pharmacist.
• Three years of management or supervisory experience.
• Residency training and/or board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage pharmacy services in assigned area or location.
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient services.
• Ensure compliance with TJC, OSHA, CMS, Texas Board of Pharmacy, USP, and DEA.
• Serve as liaison to patients, physicians, and health care professionals; maintain exceptional customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Pharm.D. degree

B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Pharmacy (or designee), the Pharmacy Manager oversees, plans and manages pharmacy services in their assigned functional area or physical location. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient pharmacy services to patients and staff in a highly matrixed and dynamic work environment. The Pharmacy Manager assures compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Medicare/Medicaid standards, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) 795/797/800, Department of Public Safety, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The Pharmacy Manager serves as a role model and ensures operational alignment with organizational strategy and pharmacy best practices. The Pharmacy Manager will maintain good professional relations as a liaison for pharmacy service with patients, physicians, and other health care professionals in resolving problems to optimize patient care, and will assure exceptional customer service at all times to both internal and external customers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Pharm.D. degree or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy is required. Five years of experience as a pharmacist is preferred. Three years of management or supervisory experience is preferred. Demonstrated leadership and management experience with the ability to effectively supervise and lead teams in a highly matrixed environment. Knowledge of current pharmacy practice standards, laws, and regulations. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency training and/or board certification (e.g, BCPS, BCACP, BCSCP) preferred. .

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Pharmacy licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of Texas is required.