Manager Pharmacy

Company Name: Beacon Health System
Location: Three Rivers, Michigan, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Science

Job Overview

Beacon Health System is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Manager Pharmacy to join our team in Three Rivers, Michigan. This Full-time, Mid-Level leadership role offers a pivotal opportunity to assume overall responsibility for the operation of the Pharmacy department, ensuring efficient, compliant, and patient-centered pharmaceutical services.

As the Pharmacy Manager, you will be instrumental in overseeing all aspects of hospital pharmacy operations, from managing staff and budgets to ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory standards (OSHA, Board of Pharmacy, USP, CMS, HFAP). You will leverage your strong clinical and/or operational background, thorough knowledge of pharmacy systems, and exceptional leadership skills to drive continuous quality improvement and provide model patient care. If you are a dedicated pharmacy professional with proven supervisory experience, a passion for operational excellence, and eager to make a tangible impact on medication safety and patient outcomes, Beacon Health System invites you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the overall operation of the Pharmacy department.
• Conduct staff meetings and attend management meetings, fostering clear communication and collaboration.
• Model staff behavior to provide quality, effective patient care, setting a high standard.
• Set and work diligently to meet department goals, aligning with Beacon Health System’s mission.
• Prepare the annual operational and capital budget for the Pharmacy department.
• Ensure departments meet or exceed compliance standards (OSHA, Board of Pharmacy, USP, CMS, HFAP).
• Serve as the process owner and leader of Pharmacy clinical and operational services.
• Maintain all necessary Pharmacy Department licenses.
• Maintain ACHS Sterile PCAB Accreditation, ensuring compliance with sterile compounding standards.
• Ensure all licensed pharmacy staff have current and active licenses.
• Conduct interviews and coordinate the hiring process for all pharmacy staff.
• Participate in hiring, counseling, evaluating, and educating associates.
• Oversee the provision of departmental orientation for new associates.
• Develop and maintain staff competency assessment programs to ensure skill proficiency.
• Provide appropriate computer/systems access to pharmacy associates.
• Lead departmental huddles, facilitating daily communication and problem-solving.
• Be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of pharmacy associate files.
• Directly supervise Pharmacy staff members, providing guidance and support.
• Be responsible for annual performance appraisals for all pharmacy staff.
• Oversee scheduling for the Pharmacy Department, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Assist with onboarding new staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the department.
• Manage payroll for Pharmacy staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and direct all activities of the hospital pharmacy, including physical appearance, staffing levels, staff management, 340B program oversight, accuracy of dispensing/billing systems, controlled substance control, quality of drug manufacturing/compounding, clinical programs, and inventory management.
• Conduct annual review and implementation of new departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with system, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate on hospital committees, contributing pharmacy expertise.
• Oversee/participate in various Pharmacy related community programs.
• Maintain financial and inventory control according to hospital standards.
• Oversee daily operations involving controlled substance dispensing, ordering, distribution, recordkeeping, and discrepancy follow-up.
• Ensure medications are continuously available to patients.
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve concerns of customers and staff promptly.
• Provide oversight for the implementation of process and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of patient and system privileged information.
• Oversee 340B staff, program details, policies, and procedures.
• Support ongoing training, education, and communication for the 340B program.
• Actively engage with senior leadership and participate in 340B decision-making.
• Be responsible for oversight of all audits (self and external) related to pharmacy operations.
• Monitor and assess 340B guidance and/or rule changes, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Ensure the 340B program is continuously compliant with evolving regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of policy/legislation changes affecting the 340B program.
• Perform all dispensing and clinical duties of an inpatient staff pharmacist when needed.
• Maintain the hospital drug formulary.
• Provide pharmacy related in-services to other departments as needed.
• Oversee the Pharmacy, Nutrition and Therapeutics Committee.
• Drive Results, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively—these are core behavioral competencies.
• Possess necessary physical ability and stamina (standing, walking, some lifting/bending).

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Mid-Level (1-2 years job-related experience required; supervisory experience preferred).
• Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Required Skills:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
  • Valid Michigan pharmacy and controlled substance license or licensure eligibility.
  • Minimum of one to two years of job-related experience.
  • Supervisory experience in pharmacy services (preferred).
  • Understanding of hospital committee activities (preferred).
  • Strong clinical and/or operational background (preferred).
  • Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures as well as policy development and implementation skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and generalized computer skills.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing of medications and controlled substances.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy inventory systems and purchasing procedures.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify problems and deliver solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to develop and present effective education and training.
  • Organization skills and the ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and handle multiple functions within deadlines.
  • Leadership skills necessary to elicit cooperation and support.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data, as well as develop, test, and implement system changes.
  • Knowledge of and a commitment to Beacon Health System’s mission and values.
  • Proven ability to assume responsibility for overall operation of Pharmacy department.
  • Experience conducting staff meetings and attending management meetings.
  • Skilled in modeling staff to provide quality, effective patient care.
  • Ability to set and work to meet department goals.
  • Proficient in preparing the annual operational and capital budget.
  • Experience ensuring departments meet or exceed compliance standards (OSHA, Board of Pharmacy, USP, CMS, HFAP).
  • Proven experience as a Process owner and leader of Pharmacy clinical and operational services.
  • Skilled in maintaining Pharmacy Department licenses.
  • Experience maintaining ACHS Sterile PCAB Accreditation.
  • Proficient in ensuring licensed pharmacy staff have current and active licenses.
  • Skilled in conducting interviews and coordinating hiring process for all pharmacy staff.
  • Experience participating in hiring, counseling, evaluating, and educating associates.
  • Proficient in overseeing provision of departmental orientation for new associates.
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining staff competency assessment programs.
  • Proficient in providing appropriate computer/systems access to pharmacy associates.
  • Experience leading departmental huddles.
  • Responsible for preparation and maintenance of pharmacy associate files.
  • Proficient in supervising Pharmacy staff members.
  • Responsible for annual performance appraisals.
  • Skilled in overseeing scheduling for the Pharmacy Department.
  • Proficient in assisting with onboarding new staff.
  • Skilled in managing payroll for Pharmacy staff.
  • Proficient in managing and directing activities of the hospital pharmacy (physical appearance, staffing levels, staff management, 340B program oversight, accuracy of dispensing/billing systems, controlled substance control, quality of drug manufacturing/compounding, clinical programs, inventory management).
  • Experience conducting annual review and implementation of new departmental policies and procedures.
  • Skilled in monitoring compliance with system, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Proficient in participating on hospital committees.
  • Skilled in overseeing/participating in various Pharmacy related community programs.
  • Proficient in maintaining financial and inventory control according to hospital standards.
  • Skilled in overseeing daily operations involving controlled substance dispensing, ordering, distribution, recordkeeping and discrepancy follow up.
  • Proficient in ensuring medications are available to patients.
  • Skilled in investigating, evaluating, and resolving concerns of customers and staff.
  • Proficient in providing oversight for implementation of process and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Skilled in maintaining security and confidentiality of patient and system privileged information.
  • Proficient in overseeing 340B staff, program details, policies, and procedures.
  • Skilled in supporting ongoing training, education, and communication for 340B program.
  • Proficient in actively engaging with senior leadership and participating in 340B decision-making.
  • Responsible for oversight of all audits (self and external).
  • Proficient in monitoring and assessing 340B guidance and/or rule changes.
  • Skilled in ensuring 340B program is continuously compliant.
  • Proficient in maintaining knowledge of policy/legislation changes affecting 340B.
  • Skilled in performing all dispensing and clinical duties of an inpatient staff pharmacist when needed.
  • Proficient in maintaining drug formulary.
  • Skilled in providing pharmacy related in-services.
  • Proficient in overseeing the Pharmacy, Nutrition and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Drives Results, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively.
  • Possesses physical ability and stamina (standing, walking, some lifting/bending).

Salary and Benefits

Beacon Health System offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Manager Pharmacy position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your experience, qualifications, and leadership background. We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our valued leaders. Beyond your salary, Beacon Health System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement plan, opportunities for continuous education and professional development, and a vibrant culture dedicated to patient care and pharmaceutical excellence.

Working Conditions

This is a Full-time, On-site position located in Three Rivers, Michigan, United States. You will primarily work within a hospital pharmacy setting, overseeing all aspects of its operations. The role demands strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a team, handle complex regulatory compliance, and ensure the safe and efficient dispensing of medications. You will be expected to utilize pharmacy computer systems, manage inventory, and conduct training. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring physical ability and stamina (standing, walking, some lifting/bending). Flexibility for varied hours may be required to meet operational needs.

Why Work with Us

At Beacon Health System, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a dedicated community of caregivers committed to enhancing the health and well-being of those we serve. Joining us as a Manager Pharmacy means becoming a pivotal leader in a system that values Healthcare excellence, precise Pharmaceutical services, and the application of Science in patient care.

You’ll be empowered to oversee an entire pharmacy department, drive continuous quality improvement initiatives, and directly contribute to medication safety and patient outcomes. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your leadership skills, clinical knowledge, and commitment to operational excellence are highly valued. If you are a driven and experienced pharmacy leader seeking a challenging role where your contributions make a tangible impact on daily hospital operations and patient well-being, Beacon Health System offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.