Retail Pharmacy Manager

Hopedale Wellness Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability-ins

PTO package

Wellness Center membership

On-site childcare

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Hopedale Medical Complex in Illinois is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our hospital-owned retail pharmacy. This role blends hands-on patient care with strong leadership within a community-focused rural healthcare setting.

You will mentor staff, ensure safe dispensing, optimize workflow, and maintain regulatory compliance while collaborating with clinicians to improve access and affordability of medications for our patients.

Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in Illinois or eligibility.
• Three+ years in pharmacy practice, preferably retail.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, safety, and regulations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily retail pharmacy operations, including dispensing and workflow.
• Provide prescription verification and patient counseling.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and staff.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and safety standards.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, storage, and cost management.
• Monitor performance, volume, reimbursement, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement policies and improve processes.
• Build relationships with providers, staff, patients, and community partners.
• Support medication access and affordability for transition-of-care patients.
• Promote a positive team environment focused on service excellence.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Pharmacy operations

Education

PharmD or B.Pharm

Job description

Full-Time | Critical Access Hospital | Hopedale, IL

Lead a Pharmacy. Make a Difference. Serve Your Community.

Are you a pharmacist who enjoys building relationships with patients, leading a team, and making a meaningful difference in your community?

Hopedale Medical Complex

is seeking a dedicated and motivated Retail Pharmacy Manager to lead the daily operations of our hospital-owned retail pharmacy.

As part of our Critical Access Hospital and rural healthcare system, our retail pharmacy plays an important role in helping patients access the medications, education, and personalized care they need.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist who wants to combine hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, community-focused healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, the Retail Pharmacy Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the retail pharmacy, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage daily retail pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensing, workflow, and patient services.
• Serve as a working pharmacist, providing prescription verification, medication counseling, and direct patient care.
• Supervise, coach, schedule, and support pharmacy technicians and other retail pharmacy staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations, controlled substance requirements, and medication safety standards.
• Oversee medication inventory, purchasing, storage, and cost management.
• Monitor pharmacy performance, prescription volume, reimbursement, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy to implement policies, improve processes, and achieve departmental goals.
• Build strong working relationships with clinic providers, hospital staff, patients, and community partners.
• Support medication access, prescription affordability, and continuity of care for patients transitioning from hospital or clinic visits.
• Promote a positive team environment focused on service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in [State], or eligibility for licensure prior to employment.
• Three or more years of pharmacy practice experience, preferably in a retail or community pharmacy setting.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication safety, regulatory requirements, and prescription processing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance direct patient care with staff leadership and operational responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail pharmacy management, supervisory, or Pharmacist-in-Charge experience.
• Experience in a hospital-owned retail pharmacy, Critical Access Hospital, or rural healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with pharmacy inventory management, third-party billing, reimbursement, and financial performance.
• Knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Experience working collaboratively with physicians, clinics, and other healthcare professionals.

Why Join Our Team?

At HMC, you’ll find more than a pharmacy management position. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape pharmacy services that directly support the health and well-being of our community.

What makes this opportunity rewarding:

• Meaningful community impact: Build lasting relationships with patients and help improve access to essential medications in a rural healthcare setting.
• Hands-on leadership: Stay connected to the clinical work you enjoy while leading and developing a pharmacy team.
• Collaborative environment: Work closely with an established Director of Pharmacy, healthcare providers, and hospital leadership.
• Opportunity to make improvements: Help strengthen pharmacy operations, enhance patient services, and contribute ideas that make a difference.
• Community-focused care: Be part of a healthcare organization committed to serving patients close to home.

Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000

Hopedale Medical Complex offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Competitive PTO package
• HMC Wellness Center membership
• Quality childcare located on site
• 401(k) plan with employer match

HMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.