1. Position Title

Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Senior Manager

2. Compensation

Salary Range: $231,000 - $268,000 per year

Additional Compensation: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000

3. Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package for employee and family
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education support

4. Company Overview

(Confidential Client) is a leading integrated healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, affordable care to millions of members. With a focus on innovation, quality, and member satisfaction, (Confidential Client) operates a comprehensive healthcare system that includes hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities across multiple regions. The organization is dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical care standards and maintaining excellence in operational performance across all clinical settings.

5. Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing pharmacy operations, clinical practice, and drug therapy management across inpatient pharmacy settings. This position requires collaboration with senior pharmacy leadership, acute care leaders, and clinical staff to implement strategic priorities and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining and improving operational performance. The successful candidate will provide consultative oversight, drive quality improvements, and develop talent within a complex, multi-disciplinary healthcare environment operating 24/7/365.

6. Must-Haves

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent (Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy)
Active Washington State Pharmacist License (required at hire)
National Provider Identifier (NPI#) within 6 months of hire
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Pharmacist and/or Pharmacist Intern in pharmacy or directly related field, OR 3 years as a Pharmacist/Intern plus completion of a PGY1 residency
Minimum 2 years of experience managing operational or project budgets
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience with direct reports (solid line of reporting with hire/fire authority)
Experience managing pharmacy staff in an inpatient/acute hospital setting
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and update clinical workflows

7. Primary Functions

Partner with national, regional, and local pharmacy leadership to provide direction and oversight of inpatient operational performance and maintain enterprise-wide quality standards
Facilitate strategic conversations with Acute Care Leaders to implement pharmacy strategic priorities and goals across all inpatient pharmacy practice settings
Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of pharmaceutical care and services by developing, presenting, and overseeing implementation of standardized processes
Provide innovative consultative feedback and recommendations to drug use management leadership regarding appropriate pharmaceutical utilization and care management initiatives
Oversee development and supervision of acute care pharmacy supervisory personnel, including planning, implementation, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with medical center leaders, nursing, physicians, and other clinical staff to provide pharmaceutical consultative advice and oversight
Provide strategic implementation oversight during staff meetings, clinical practice meetings, and interdisciplinary huddles to ensure team alignment
Approve revisions and updates to compounding master formulas, formulary dispensing records, and pharmacy dispensing program templates
Leverage data regarding drug availability and supply to escalate issues enterprise-wide and influence strategic inventory management priorities
Create and advocate for developmental opportunities; build collaborative, cross-functional relationships with clinical and operational teams
Manage translation of business plans into tactical action items; oversee work assignment completion and identify improvement opportunities
Drive solutions for drug therapy implementation by evaluating and implementing improvements to drug use management and pharmacotherapeutic guidelines across multiple locations
Oversee drug education and training efforts to positively impact patient compliance and provider prescribing practices
Manage complex pharmaceutical care initiatives, formulary management activities, and clinical drug trials with focus on safe, rational, and cost-effective prescribing
Lead team efforts to monitor compliance with state and federal laws, DEA regulations, State Board of Pharmacy requirements, HIPAA, and organizational quality standards
Manage investigation, response, and resolution of complex escalated member inquiries and regulatory concerns

8. Required Skills

Advanced knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations and acute hospital pharmacy practice
Demonstrated proficiency in budget management and financial oversight
Strong leadership and team management capabilities with proven ability to hire, train, develop, and supervise diverse pharmacy staff (Pharmacists, Interns, Pharmacy Technicians)
Expert knowledge of drug use management, pharmacotherapy, and medication safety
Proficiency in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical workflows in collaboration with hospital and physician leadership
Excellent cross-functional communication and relationship-building skills in multi-disciplinary environments
Strong regulatory compliance knowledge including DEA, State Board of Pharmacy, and HIPAA requirements
Strategic planning and implementation oversight capabilities
Data analysis and performance measurement skills
Change management and organizational improvement abilities
Experience fostering open dialogue, engagement, and collaboration within and across teams
Ability to provide consultative feedback and recommendations on complex pharmaceutical issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to senior leadership
Experience in 24/7/365 operational healthcare environments
Preferred: Completion of PGY1 or PGY2 residency
Preferred: Experience in union healthcare environments
Preferred: Experience managing Critical Care/ICU, Med-Surg, Infusion, and Emergency Room/Urgent Care pharmacy operations
Preferred: Experience with hospital expansion efforts

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