Senior Pharmacy Operations Leader

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead the pharmacy team and support the Director of Pharmacy with daily operations. The role focuses on policy implementation, workflow optimization, and ensuring safe medication practices across the department.

You will oversee staff development, regulatory compliance including Joint Commission standards, and budgeting while coordinating with purchasing on drug use and inventory.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a hospital setting or equivalent leadership roles.
• Completion of ASHP-accredited residency or equivalent.
• Specialty certification (BCPS/BCSCP/BCCCP) or advanced admin/business degree.
• Active pharmacist license required upon hire.
• ACPE-certified sterile products certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and workflow of the pharmacy department.
• Manage compliance with Joint Commission, NPSG, USP 797 and other regulatory standards.
• Assist budgeting and cost containment initiatives for medication use and operations.
• Supervise staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
• Coordinate with Pharmacy Buyer on drug use, inventory, and billing activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

ASHP residency

Specialty certification

Administrative/business degree

Pharmacist license

Education

Bachelor's or Master of Pharmacy

Current pharmacist's license

Sterile Products certification

Job description

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead the pharmacy team and support the Director of Pharmacy with daily operations. The role focuses on policy implementation, workflow optimization, and ensuring safe medication practices across the department.

You will oversee staff development, regulatory compliance including Joint Commission standards, and budgeting while coordinating with purchasing on drug use and inventory.