Inpatient Pharmacist Manager - IPM NS#01

Title: Inpatient Pharmacist Manager Location: Glenwood Springs, CO Position Type: Contract (13 weeks) Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) Flexibility required for evenings, nights, and weekends as needed Job Overview A leading healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist Manager to oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring medication safety, regulatory compliance, staffing efficiency, and high-quality clinical pharmacy services. Key Responsibilities Medication Management & Compliance Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy in accordance with established policies Develop and enforce medication-use policies and procedures Maintain an approved formulary in collaboration with medical staff Oversee medication storage, preparation, and inventory integrity Manage procurement of medications, chemicals, and biologicals Maintain accountability for medication distribution and floor stock Ensure proper handling and documentation of controlled substances Maintain staff competency records and licensure documentation Perform staff pharmacist duties when required Department Operations Supervise and lead pharmacy personnel Develop job descriptions, performance standards, and evaluations Provide coaching, counseling, and performance feedback Create and manage staff schedules and workload distribution Ensure adequate staffing levels at all times Support ongoing education and training for pharmacy staff Ensure compliance with hospital policies and all applicable regulations Strategic & Organizational Duties Support pharmacy strategic planning aligned with organizational goals Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance pharmacy services Maintain and improve pharmacy quality assurance programs Participate in committees and organizational initiatives Professional Requirements Maintain active pharmacy licensure Attend leadership and management meetings Required Qualifications Experience with EPIC system (required) Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy PharmD degree required Active Colorado Pharmacy License in good standing Experience & Skills Proven leadership in pharmacy operations and clinical services Strong knowledge of regulatory standards Excellent clinical judgment Effective communication and teaching skills Certifications BLS (American Heart Association) ACLС (American Heart Association) #J-18808-Ljbffr