Supervising Pharmacy Manager - Salinas, California

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Director of Pharmacy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This opportunity is for an Interim Pharmacy Operations Manager at a 250-bed hospital in Northern California, available to start immediately for a 3 to 6 month assignment. This role requires a strong pharmacy leader with experience managing operations and leading teams in complex healthcare settings.

Responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of pharmaceutical care to ensure clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems functions operate efficiently. You will plan, organize, and coordinate workflow while hiring, training, and mentoring pharmacy staff. Collaborating closely with the Pharmacy Management team, you will serve as a key liaison with physicians and hospital personnel to maintain smooth communication and operational alignment. Additionally, you will ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations, leveraging both hospital and community resources to meet operational goals. When the Director of Pharmacy is unavailable, you will assume their duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Proven leadership experience in pharmacy operations management within a hospital or similar healthcare environment
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy state and federal regulations
• Ability to coordinate and optimize workflows and staff performance
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams, physicians, and hospital staff
• Experience hiring and training pharmacy personnel
• Prior responsibility for overseeing clinical, financial, administrative, and information system activities in a pharmacy setting

Location: Northern California, with the specific site in a 250-bed hospital in the region.

This contract assignment is ideal for a pharmacy professional ready to step into a significant leadership role and drive excellence in pharmaceutical care delivery.

If you have a track record as a pharmacy leader capable of managing diverse operational challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, consider applying to contribute your expertise during this critical interim period.

Compensation for this position ranges from $72.00 to $87.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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