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Pharmacy Operations Manager / Pharmacy / Full Time

NC, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026

About the role

Summary of Performance Expectations.

Responsible for overseeing the procurement, storage, preparation and dispensing of all medications in the organization. Effectively manages all physical and human resources in the pharmacy to meet compliance with medical center policies, state and federal law, and accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ensures optimal pharmacy services, facilitates safe medication use, develops and enforces policies, standardizes procedure and practice, and directly supervises all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and personnel involved in the dispensing process. Approves staff schedules and PTO requests. Provides orientation to new employees, competency assessments, problem-solving, mentoring, annual evaluations, and disciplinary action within the department with the assistance of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager. Ensures compliance with medical center policies, procedures and protocols along with all state and federal regulatory agencies and laws. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission/CMS medication standards; NCBOP/DEA rules, USP 795/797/800 compliance regulations and laws. Assists in the development, provision and evaluation of pharmaceutical care services as needed and oversees the direct dispensing of medications daily as needed.

Education and Credentials:

Required
Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy. Currently licensed in North Carolina as a pharmacist.

Preferred
PharmD with Residency or Master’s degree.

Work Experience:

Required
Five years of medical center based pharmacy experience, including managerial and administrative responsibilities.

Preferred

Five years of experience as a pharmacy manager in a health care organization.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.