Manager, Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

The Pharmacy Manager – Clinical Operations is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the pharmacy, with an emphasis on clinical excellence and patient care. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pharmaceutical care and manages the pharmacy’s operational, compliance, and personnel functions.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct oversight of clinical pharmacy operations including the review, preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications, with a focus on patient-centered therapeutic outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource to healthcare providers and patients, offering expert consultation on drug therapy, indications, contraindications, pharmacokinetics, interactions, and side effects.
• Support evidence-based prescribing through active collaboration with medical staff and involvement in clinical decision-making.
• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical protocols and therapeutic guidelines in alignment with organizational goals and national standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accrediting body regulations, including USP standards, CMS requirements, and pharmacy-specific policies.
• Monitor and manage pharmacy inventory to ensure safe and cost-effective medication use, minimizing waste and enhancing formulary adherence.
• Lead clinical quality initiatives, medication use evaluations, and performance improvement projects; track and report outcomes to leadership.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, accuracy, and accountability across all pharmacy operations and staff activities.
• Provide regular performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and ensure continuous training and clinical development for pharmacy staff.
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration to improve transitions of care, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
• Use data to analyze pharmacy performance, financial impact, and outcomes; prepare and present operational and clinical reports to leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clinical interventions, adverse events, and quality measures.
• Oversee pharmacy participation in Quality Improvement Programs, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Precept pharmacy interns and residents, supporting clinical education and workforce development.
• Actively participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee decisions and support the implementation of formulary changes and medication-use policies.
• Perform on-call responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth understanding of pharmacotherapy and clinical decision-making in a multidisciplinary care environment.
• Ability to assess medication therapy plans and develop patient-specific recommendations.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience managing clinical teams.
• Effective in building relationships and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and administrative teams.
• Proficient in quality improvement methodologies and clinical documentation standards.
• Skilled in interpreting data to guide clinical and operational strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in clinical and educational contexts.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance frameworks (e.g., USP).

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Current, active, and unrestricted pharmacy license in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience, with at least 3 years in a clinical or health system-based setting or completion of a PGY-1 or PGY-2 residency (or equivalent clinical experience).