Pharmacy Manager

Job Title: Pharmacy Manager

Job Description

The Pharmacy Manager oversees the daily operations of an onsite pharmacy attached to a clinic, ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications and the effective supervision of pharmacy technicians. This role focuses on medication safety, regulatory compliance, patient counseling, and collaboration with healthcare providers to improve patient health outcomes. The Pharmacy Manager also leads process improvement initiatives, manages staff performance and engagement, and supports quality improvement and quality assurance goals while delivering a best-in-class patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, including safe medication dispensing and supervision of pharmacy technicians while on duty.
• Assist clinical personnel and patients with drug information, medication identification, and related pharmaceutical inquiries.
• Develop and sustain productive relationships with patients to support adherence, understanding of therapy, and overall health outcomes.
• Evaluate and resolve potential drug therapy problems using all available sources, including patient counseling and prescription verification.
• Ensure adherence to state pharmacy laws and maintain accountability to Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards, and HRSA 340B program requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers on medication management to optimize treatment plans and improve patient health.
• Handle, order, and maintain an adequate and appropriate drug and medication inventory to meet patient and clinic needs.
• Hire new pharmacy staff, create and execute onboarding plans, and provide ongoing performance management, coaching, and recognition.
• Motivate and engage staff, promote teamwork, build trust, and create a psychologically safe environment where care team members feel comfortable speaking up.
• Promote and participate in community give-back initiatives, generating excitement within the sites and departments for service-oriented activities.
• Promote service to others and coach team members on providing accessible healthcare for all while maintaining service excellence.
• Ensure confidentiality and strict HIPAA compliance at all times in all pharmacy operations and patient interactions.
• Keep other care team members informed when situations arise that may disrupt timely patient flow through the site, and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Advocate for the organizations mission and adhere to core values to provide a best-in-class patient experience.
• Work toward attaining department goals and drive Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance (QI/QA) initiatives within the pharmacy.
• Assure compliance with all regulations of the Florida Board of Pharmacy and support achievement of goals and objectives established by organizational leadership.
• Travel between sites when necessary to provide coverage or attend meetings, ensuring consistent pharmacy services across locations.

Essential Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree preferred.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Florida.
• Five (5) or more years of proven successful experience as a practicing pharmacist.
• Demonstrated experience in people management, including supervision, coaching, and performance management of staff.
• Experience with process improvement and workflow optimization in a pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge and practical experience with HRSA 340B program requirements.
• Experience working with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Epic certification and meet annual compliance requirements throughout employment.
• Strong understanding of state pharmacy laws and regulations, including Florida Board of Pharmacy standards.
• Ability to ensure compliance with DEA, AAAHC, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Effective collaboration skills for working with providers and interdisciplinary care teams on medication management.
• Strong patient counseling and communication skills to explain medications, side effects, and therapy plans clearly.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs regularly and 3050 lbs occasionally as required for pharmacy operations.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and work with direct exposure to computer screens.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed to provide coverage or attend meetings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an FQHC environment and a 340B pharmacy is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and engage teams, promote teamwork, and foster a psychologically safe work environment.
• Experience in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives within healthcare or pharmacy settings.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with patients and staff.
• Commitment to accessible healthcare and service excellence for diverse patient populations.
• Strong organizational skills for managing inventory, staffing, and departmental goals.
• Comfort working with electronic health records and pharmacy management systems, including Epic.
• Ability to contribute to and promote community outreach and give-back initiatives.
• Resilience and adaptability when exposed to contagious or infectious diseases in a clinical environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in an onsite pharmacy attached to a clinic, working closely with providers, clinical staff, and pharmacy technicians in a collaborative care environment. The Pharmacy Manager spends significant time using computer systems, including Epic and other pharmacy software, and may sit for extended periods while also performing tasks that require lifting medication stock and supplies. Occasional travel between sites may be required to provide coverage or attend meetings. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dade City, FL.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full Benefits, Holiday, 401k

This is a Permanent position based out of Dade City, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Dade City,FL.

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