Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

New Castle, Colorado | Posted on 05/19/2026 Overview We are seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager to lead operational and clinical pharmacy services within a small rural hospital setting that provides advanced patient care. This hands‑on leadership role is ideal for a PharmD who balances medication distribution, clinical pharmacy support, regulatory compliance, staff development, and Epic Willow optimization. Responsibilities Lead daily inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication distribution, sterile compounding, controlled substances, inventory, and automated dispensing systems. Support clinical pharmacy services across inpatient service lines and promote safe, evidence‑based medication use. Ensure compliance with USP standards, Joint Commission expectations, and applicable state and federal regulations. Serve as a pharmacy lead for Epic Willow Inpatient workflows, including medication records, order routing, dispensing, inventory, reporting, and optimization. Lead medication safety initiatives, quality improvement efforts, adverse event reviews, and process improvement work. Supervise, coach, schedule, train, and develop pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Partner with nursing, providers, IT, quality, supply chain, and hospital leadership on medication‑use processes. Provide hands‑on operational or clinical support when needed during high‑volume periods or staffing challenges. Requirements PharmD required. Hospital pharmacy experience required. Experience leading pharmacy operations and supporting clinical pharmacy services. Experience supervising or mentoring pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Strong regulatory knowledge, clinical judgment, communication skills, and teaching ability. BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association required. Ability to work on site in the New Castle/Glenwood Springs, Colorado facilities. What Will Set You Apart Epic Willow Inpatient experience. Rural hospital pharmacy experience. Experience with sterile compounding, ADC optimization, medication safety, and clinical decision support. Comfort working in a resource‑conscious environment where leaders stay hands‑on. Interest in building strong cross‑functional relationships with nursing, providers, IT, and hospital leadership. Benefits Base salary range of $149,600 to $224,500. Annual bonus potential based on organizational and individual performance. Possible relocation assistance for the right candidate. Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents. Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, paid sick and bereavement leave, and additional leave options. Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching opportunities. Tuition assistance and employee assistance program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Additional lifestyle perks may include transportation, wellness, and regional recreation benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCulloh Consulting