Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, Inpatient Pharmacist

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Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Operations Coordinator plans and organizes the pharmacy department to ensure proper procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, use, and waste of medications in conformance with legal regulations and hospital standards. In conjunction with other members of the pharmacy leadership and the medical and nursing staff, the Pharmacy Operations Coordinate participates in the development of programs, policies, and procedures that promote the delivery of the safe and effective use of medications and other quality pharmaceutical services.

The Pharmacy Operations Coordinator serves as the primary operational execution leader, responsible for translating departmental strategy into daily practice, with direct responsibility for day-to-day workflow oversight, staff supervision, operational compliance, and performance monitoring. The Pharmacy Operations Coordinator ensures consistent operational performance, staff accountability, and adherence to pharmacy procedures while escalating strategic and system-level issues to the Pharmacy Manager.

 

Qualifications

Job Qualifications 

Education: 

BS and/or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacy required. Residency experience preferred.  

License: 

Current unrestricted pharmacy licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Experience: 

5-7 years of relevant pharmacy experience required. 

Work schedule: 

Onsite, Weekday day shift, Full Time

Essential Job Functions 

 

Pharmacy Operations Coordination: 

• Coordinates pharmacy operational workflows and distribution processes in coordination with the Pharmacy Technician Coordinator.  

• Participates in developing, maintaining, and promoting operational policies, procedures, and standards.  

• Leads operational improvement initiatives as assigned. 

• Maintains the schedule for the department to ensure proper staffing to meet the demand of the hospital and patients in coordination with the Pharmacy Technician Coordinator.   

• Oversees and ensures inventory control by working with inventory specialist technicians. 

• Serves as pharmacy operational liaison with nursing, facilities, supply chain, and support services 

• Serves as a key escalation point for operational issues requiring leadership intervention. 

 

Staff Supervision & Performance Management 

• Provides direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring to pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff. 

• Develops, implements, and coordinates orientation, initial training, and continuous training programs for new and existing staff. 

• Promotes professional development of self and staff through in-service education or outside programs.