A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Manager to lead acute care pharmacy operations at its Seattle medical center. The ideal candidate is a seasoned inpatient pharmacy leader with formal management experience and strong clinical credibility in a high-volume hospital.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Seattle, Washington
Salary
$231,000–$268,000 Per Year
Description
Inpatient Pharmacy Manager - Seattle, Washington Location: Seattle, WA Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday with leadership coverage as needed Pay/Compensation: $231,000 – $268,000 per year
About the Role A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Manager to lead acute care pharmacy operations at its Seattle medical center. This leader oversees pharmacists and technicians supporting critical care, medical surgical, infusion, and emergency services. The role offers top-tier pay and a meaningful opportunity to shape pharmacy practice in a high-volume hospital.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned inpatient pharmacy leader with formal management experience and strong clinical credibility in a high-volume hospital. You build efficient workflows, develop your team, and partner with nursing and medical staff to improve medication safety.
This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.
Core Responsibilities
Lead inpatient pharmacy operations across critical care, medical surgical, and emergency
Supervise pharmacists and technicians with full hiring and performance authority
Develop and maintain clinical workflows with multidisciplinary hospital teams
Manage operational and project budgets for the pharmacy department
Ensure compliance with Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, and USP standards
Oversee medication safety, formulary management, and drug diversion prevention
Support hospital expansion and system integration initiatives
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent pharmacy degree
At least five years as a licensed pharmacist, largely in acute inpatient pharmacy
At least three years of formal leadership with direct reports
At least two years managing operational or project budgets
Active Washington pharmacist license at hire, or eligibility to obtain
National Provider Identifier within six months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
PGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency
Experience in a union environment
Exposure to hospital expansion or system integration work
Hands-on ICU, medical surgical, infusion, and emergency experience
Experience within a large integrated health system
Benefits & Pay
Pay: $231,000 – $268,000 per year
Top-tier annual salary based on experience
Full-time, permanent leadership position
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits through the employer
Leadership role at a high-volume acute care hospital
Stable organization with long-term growth
Screening Questions
How many years have you worked as a licensed pharmacist in acute inpatient pharmacy?
How many years have you held a formal leadership role with direct reports and budget responsibility?
Do you hold, or are you eligible for, a Washington pharmacist license?