Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient Pharmacy

10/27/2026

Management - Operations

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

• Bachelor's Degree plus Five (5) years of applicable experience with advanced skills.
• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure by the State of Arkansas

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
• Advanced degree – (MS, MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.) AND/OR Completion of a general or administrative ASHP-accredited residency.
• Prior supervisory or personnel management experience.
• Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager works under minimal direction to supervise, direct, coordinate and provide first line administrative and technical functions for our front line personnel including pharmacists, technicians, volunteers, and students. The person in this position is considered an operational manager of the pharmacy and handles the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy staff. Interacts with healthcare staff outside of pharmacy to ensure good workflow and working relationships. The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager may work online based on department need to help with day-to-day dispensing functions, tasks, and job duties to provide timely and efficient patient services. They will assist with maintaining, changing, and implementing new workflows, technology/automation, and process improvement projects. The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager will assist personnel with human resource functions and onboard, develop, and terminate their direct reports if necessary. They provide leadership and assistance for developing appropriate training, education, and competencies for employees and rotation students. This position will promote staff engagement and great customer service. They will also represent the department by serving on committees and attending meetings as assigned.

The person in this position is responsible for prioritizing the workload and making sure that the technician(s), student(s), and pharmacist (s) perform work in the order that best accommodates the workload. An Inpatient Pharmacy Manager works with minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense, and assist in coordinating all day-to-day dispensing functions as necessary. They are expected to utilize their knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment to provide effective and safe patient care. They will report adverse drug events and medication safety events, and will document interventions in the medical record. They will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure great patient care.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager will be expected to serve in various leadership roles to support the goals and vision of the service line by being involved with various committees and attending professional meetings as assigned. They will assist pharmacy management with precepting pharmacy students and residents. This position will promote staff engagement and continued learning through continued education presentations and departmental in-services. The pharmacist will assist in designing and implementing process improvements throughout the department.

Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy.

Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

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