Inpatient Supervising Pharmacy Manager - Sparks, Nevada

A specialty post-acute hospital pharmacy is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager for an 8+ week contract assignment. This role offers the opportunity to lead pharmacy operations in a 25-bed inpatient setting with an average daily census of 23 patients. The pharmacy operates weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with required weekend, after-hours, and on-call coverage to ensure continuous support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders, ensuring safe and effective dosing while identifying potential drug interactions.
• Oversee medication distribution across patient care units, including medication carts, automated dispensing cabinets, and emergency supplies.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including scheduling and training technicians and pharmacists.
• Manage medication inventory, including ordering, stock monitoring, controlled substance management, and waste reduction.
• Maintain adherence to medication-use policies and participate in patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations, as well as hospital policies and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Valid Nevada Pharmacy License, clear and active.
• Significant pharmacy management experience in a hospital inpatient setting.
• Proficiency with IV compounding procedures is required.
• Familiarity with Wellsky pharmacy information system and Pyxis automation preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing staff and pharmacy operations efficiently in a small-team environment.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• On-call coverage for weekends and after-hours required

This contract provides a chance to make a direct impact on patient care quality at a specialty facility, working with a dedicated healthcare team. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to advance pharmacy services in a dynamic inpatient hospital setting, we encourage you to apply today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $65.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.