Pharmacy Manager – Outpatient Oncology/Infusion

Advocate Aurora Health

. Oversee outpatient oncology/infusion pharmacy operations across Aurora, Downers Grove, and Oak Lawn locations .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68 - $102 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of pharmacy practice and clinical skills while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Proven leadership in managing pharmacy operations, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives across multiple locations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmacist LicenseBachelor's Degree In Pharmacy5 Years Experience In Health System Pharmacy Practice1 Year Supervisory ExperienceAdvanced Knowledge Of Pharmacy Reimbursement

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Hard Skills

Pharmacy PracticeClinical SkillsPharmacy ReimbursementBudget ManagementQuality ImprovementMedication Safety Event ReportingPharmacy AutomationPoint-Of-Sale SystemsHuman Resource ManagementOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem SolvingDecision MakingTeam BuildingConflict ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedAbility To Handle Multiple Demands

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacist License

Industry Keywords

Outpatient Oncology PharmacyComplianceASHPUSPISMPOSHADepartment Of Public HealthHealth Care TrendsPatient CareInterdisciplinary Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee outpatient oncology/infusion pharmacy operations across Aurora, Downers Grove, and Oak Lawn locations
Establish priorities, provide work direction, resolve problems, and monitor department performance
Ensure safe, high-quality pharmacy services
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards from accrediting bodies, ASHP, USP, ISMP, OSHA, and the Department of Public Health
Manage staffing levels, scheduling, productivity, supplies, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency
Identify quality and safety risks and implement improvements
Ensure medication safety event reporting is completed
Support system- and site-level pharmacy and interdisciplinary goals
Lead implementation of system initiatives and policies and monitor site compliance
Collaborate with site leaders and departments to provide interdisciplinary services and resolve issues
Monitor clinical and operational pharmacy services supporting patient care
Lead departmental and site quality improvement projects
Identify, plan, and develop new and improved services through evaluation and innovation
Conduct human resources activities including hiring, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and employee morale
Develop and recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures
Ensure adherence to the organization's ethical conduct policies, regulations, and applicable laws
Travel regularly between sites and provide visible leadership across locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
Typically requires 5 years of experience in a health system pharmacy practice as a pharmacist
1 year of supervisory experience in management of staff and overseeing budgets
Leadership skills including problem solving, prioritization, decision making, delegation, team building, patient service, and conflict resolution
Advanced knowledge of pharmacy practice, clinical skills, and pharmacy reimbursement
Understanding of health care and hospital trends and issues
Ability to work effectively with providers, staff, and patients
Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Intermediate computer skills, including pharmacy automation and point-of-sale systems
Strong aptitude in human resource management
Life support training courses may be required depending on department discretion
Ability to travel regularly between sites and support operational needs across locations
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. without assistance
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, twist, squat, and kneel
Functional speech, vision, and hearing
Ability to wear protective clothing when exposed to chemical hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program