Pharmacy Manager - Full Time
Jennie Stuart Health
Hopkinsville, KY
Jennie Stuart Health is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the overall operations of the Pharmacy Department. This role is responsible for overseeing pharmaceutical care programs, drug distribution services, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and personnel management. The Pharmacy Manager will work closely with hospital and system leadership to ensure pharmacy services are high quality, cost effective, patient focused, and aligned with organizational goals.
In this role, the Pharmacy Manager will provide leadership for daily pharmacy operations, including budgeting, productivity monitoring, formulary compliance, purchasing and inventory oversight, pharmacy automation, and clinical pharmacy services. This position also plays a key role in quality improvement initiatives, staff development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining compliance with all applicable accrediting and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the overall operations of the hospital pharmacy department
- Oversee financial performance, budget preparation, productivity, and cost-effective pharmacy services
- Supervise drug distribution systems, including unit dose and IV admixture services
- Partner with pharmacy leadership and business teams on purchasing and inventory management
- Support and maintain pharmacy applications and automation systems
- Promote safe, effective, and appropriate drug therapy through formulary management, monitoring, and program evaluation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Interview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate pharmacy staff
- Support strategic initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and patient-centered care delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy required
- MBA preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant pharmacy practice experience required
- Minimum of 1 year of direct staff supervision experience required
- Hospital experience preferred for inpatient positions
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the applicable state of practice
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with a strong understanding of pharmacy law, pharmaceutical care, regulatory requirements, and contemporary pharmacy practice. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams effectively, evaluate complex situations, and support high-quality patient outcomes.
Why Join Jennie Stuart Health
At Jennie Stuart Health, our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit. We are looking for a leader who is committed to excellence, collaboration, innovation, and the delivery of safe, high-quality pharmacy services.
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