Hospital Pharmacy Operations Manager Medication Safety & Team Leadership

Hospital Pharmacy Operations Manager Medication Safety & Team Leadership

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Hospital Pharmacy Operations Manager for a healthcare client in Salt Lake City, Utah. This opportunity is suited to a pharmacist with recent hospital experience, progressive leadership responsibilities, and expertise in sterile compounding and medication safety. The successful candidate will bring the communication and problem-solving skills needed to guide pharmacy teams through operational change.

Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration residency is required.

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner. HireNow Staffing primarily recruits candidates who currently reside in the United States and live in the advertised location or surrounding commuting area, unless the posting explicitly states otherwise. For this opportunity, U.S.-based candidates seeking relocation to Salt Lake City may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants residing outside the United States should not apply.

Anticipated responsibilities include:

• Coordinate daily hospital pharmacy operations and support safe, efficient medication services.
• Lead pharmacy personnel through workflow improvements and operational changes.
• Support adherence to applicable sterile compounding requirements and medication safety practices.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to address medication-use concerns.
• Coach staff, communicate expectations, and support consistent team performance.
• Identify operational problems and help implement practical improvements.

The employer will confirm the complete scope of responsibilities during the interview process.

Required qualifications include:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a PGY1 or PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration residency.
• Current Utah pharmacist licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Recent hospital pharmacy experience meeting the employer's stated 35-year minimum experience requirement, including progressive leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in sterile compounding regulations and medication safety practices.
• BLS certification; required timing and accepted provider to be confirmed.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through operational change.

Strong candidates will provide specific examples of improving pharmacy workflows, strengthening medication safety, developing staff, and managing operational change. Clearly describing their individual contributions and measurable results will help demonstrate readiness for this role.