Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Operations

Job Title Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Operations Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Ambulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy Job Code

T99763

Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Operations provides hands-on operational leadership for Cleveland Clinic's largest outpatient pharmacy at Main Campus, supporting one of the highest-volume ambulatory pharmacy operations in the health system. This role oversees daily pharmacy workflow while providing direct leadership and support to approximately 20 pharmacy technicians, ensuring efficient prescription processing, inventory management, and exceptional patient service. Responsibilities include managing inventory control and purchasing, partnering with Supply Chain to maintain medication availability, monitoring operational performance, identifying and implementing process improvements, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team. As the only outpatient/community pharmacy within the enterprise with an onsite compounding component, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead complex pharmacy operations while supporting a broad range of ambulatory service lines. A caregiver in this position will work a Monday through Friday schedule, typically 7:00am to 3:30pm, with some flexibility in start and end times. Caregivers participate in approximately 6-8 weekend shifts per year, with eligibility for shift differential pay and the ability to trade or pick up weekend shifts. Holiday coverage is minimal, averaging one holiday every five years. This is an onsite position at Main Campus with no float requirements. Responsibilities Review, analyze, evaluate and assess the technical operations of these areas to ensure a safe and efficient workflow. Coordinate all activities with the management team and act as a liaison between the managers and technical caregivers. Directly supervise the activities of assigned caregivers. Ensure adequate staffing of areas. Review daily, monthly and other periodic management reports to monitor service levels. Plan, develop and manage all policies and processes related to technical pharmacy operations. Determine short- and long-term needs and goals, assist in the development of budgets for both operating and capital needs and project manpower and equipment needs. Maintain and foster relationships and serve as a resource for pharmacy personnel and affiliated areas (i.e. nursing, external vendors) regarding technical pharmacy operations. Conduct performance appraisals, initiate promotions, counsel caregivers and process corrective action. Provide the manager with timely feedback regarding operational issues to ensure efficient workflow. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science or a related field. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months. Three years of experience in a healthcare or related setting. An additional four years of pharmacy-related experience, including leadership experience, may substitute the bachelor's degree requirement. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Master's degree. This may substitute the required experience. Pharmacy experience. Supervisory/management experience. Physical Requirements Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds while walking, stooping, bending and reaching. Normal or corrected vision. Extensive sitting for prolonged periods of time. Ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone and in person. Personal Protective Equipment Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic