Senior Pharmacy Operations Manager

Hy-Vee; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Department Manager to lead the pharmacy team, drive prescription count and profitability, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role emphasizes customer service, professional image, and community presence.

You will supervise staff, manage referrals, and implement cost-effective practices while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Ideal candidates are licensed pharmacists with strong leadership, patient care focus, and the ability to grow the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy School.
• Pharm.D. degree preferred.
• Current Board of Pharmacy license required.
• Progressively responsible experience in pharmacy and computer applications of pharmacy practice required.
• Over one year of related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of the pharmacy department and ensure accurate prescription filling and courteous, efficient service to all customers.
• Improve pharmacy prescription sales, profit, patient count, and professional image through strong operational leadership.
• Supervise and develop pharmacy staff through proper orientation, training, PTCB certification support, objective setting, and constructive discipline while building morale, motivation, and loyalty.
• Manage all referrals submitted by Hy-Vee retail pharmacy locations and coordinate with retail pharmacists as needed.
• Recruit and hire pharmacy personnel, manage budgeted payroll and scheduling, minimize overtime, and improve labor cost per prescription.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

HIPAA privacy

Education

Graduate of accredited Pharmacy School

Pharm.D. degree preferred

Board of Pharmacy license required

Tools

PIS

CPOE

IV compounding

Barcode systems

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Pharmacy Department Manager to lead the pharmacy team, drive prescription count and profitability, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role emphasizes customer service, professional image, and community presence.

You will supervise staff, manage referrals, and implement cost-effective practices while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Ideal candidates are licensed pharmacists with strong leadership, patient care focus, and the ability to grow the department.