Pharmacy Supervisor - Distribution and ADC Operations

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

UW Health in Madison is seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor to lead and manage the pharmacy team. Key responsibilities include supervising pharmacy technicians, ensuring medication safety, and overseeing operational improvements. A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required, along with a Wisconsin pharmacist license. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. UW Health offers an excellent benefits package and is committed to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in pharmacy.
• PGY1/PGY2 training with additional relevant experience preferred.
• Wisconsin pharmacist license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise pharmacy technicians and operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Oversee medication distribution and delivery operations.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Operational oversight

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy

PGY2 in pharmacy specialty

Master's degree in relevant area

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)

Epic applications

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Monday - Friday with hours beginning between 6:00 am and 9:30 am. Rotating 25% evening coverage of 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Rotating remote pager coverage required. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin as a leader on our pharmacy team!

We are seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor to:

• Lead and supervise pharmacy technicians, provide day-to-day operational oversight, staffing coordination, and performance management.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and competency development to ensure staff readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate operational projects and process improvements in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain and optimize workflow systems, automation, and technology to support safe and efficient medication-use processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, DEA, USP), while supporting medication safety initiatives and providing operational support as needed.
• Oversee medication distribution and delivery operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient medication dispensing and transport; includes oversight of Hospital at Home operations.
• Manage decentralized automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), including inventory optimization, restocking processes, and discrepancy resolution.
• Ensure service level of medication storage locations and oversee Technician Check Technician (TCT) programs to ensure standardized workflows, staff competency, and safe medication-use practices.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Required
• Residency training: PGY2 in pharmacy specialty area of oversight. Preferred
• Degree: Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration, Master of Health Care Administration, Master of Business Administration, or other relevant graduate degree. Preferred

Work Experience

• Three years of relevant work experience, or PGY1 plus one year of relevant work experience, or PGY2. Required
• PGY2 in specialty area of oversight plus at least two years of relevant work experience in an academic medical center. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed as a pharmacist in Wisconsin or eligible (must be licensed by start date). Required
• Board certified through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in specialty areas of oversight and/or certification in pharmacy informatics or applicable Epic applications required to perform job functions. If not certified upon hire, must be certified by 18 months of start date if applicable certification exists. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital

In Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.