Pharmacy Manager – Inpatient Pharmacy

University of Arkansas System

. Supervise, direct, coordinate, and perform administrative and technical functions for pharmacists, technicians, volunteers, and students .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations management, including staff supervision, workflow implementation, and process improvement. Proficient in providing drug information, ensuring medication safety, and fostering staff development through training and education.

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Pharmacy Operations ManagementStaff SupervisionProcess ImprovementDrug Information ProvisionMedication Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Dispensing FunctionsWorkflow ImplementationProcess Improvement ProjectsData AnalysisAdverse Drug Event Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CoordinationStaff EngagementTraining Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Registered PharmacistBoard Certification in Pharmacy

Industry Keywords

Inpatient Pharmacy OperationsHealthcare CollaborationPharmacy ManagementACPE Accredited School of PharmacyASHP-accredited Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise, direct, coordinate, and perform administrative and technical functions for pharmacists, technicians, volunteers, and students
Manage day-to-day inpatient pharmacy operations and staff
Interact with healthcare staff outside pharmacy to ensure workflow and working relationships
Perform dispensing functions and provide timely, efficient patient services, including online work based on department needs
Maintain, change, and implement workflows, technology/automation, and process-improvement projects
Assist with human-resource functions, onboarding, development, and termination of direct reports when necessary
Develop training, education, and competencies for employees and rotation students
Prioritize workload and coordinate technician, student, and pharmacist activities
Assess, prepare, dispense, and coordinate daily dispensing functions
Report adverse drug events and medication safety events; document interventions in the medical record
Provide drug information and educational information to healthcare professionals
Serve on committees, attend professional meetings, and support service-line goals and vision
Precept pharmacy students and residents
Promote staff engagement and continued learning through presentations and departmental in-services
Design and implement departmental process improvements
Monitor, investigate, and analyze program areas for compliance and performance
Gather data and staff input, collaborate with vendors, and research industry standards
Review and revise institutional policies and guidelines
Represent program areas as a subject matter expert across UAMS departments
Support Pharmacy management with research, legal liaison work, documentation, reports, staff training, and enrichment
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
License or Certificate required for application
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, and Substance Abuse Testing
Frequent sitting, standing, talking, and walking
Occasional crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, and handling sharps
Preferred: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
Preferred: Advanced degree (MS, MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.) and/or completion of a general or administrative ASHP-accredited residency
Preferred: Prior supervisory or personnel management experience
Preferred: Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched retirement contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy