Retail Pharmacy Manager

What Retail Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

The Retail Pharmacy Manager is responsible for ensuring the correct and safe dispensing of prescription medications to the general public, in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guidelines; may also consult with and advise patients and physicians regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

This position is located at Whidbey Health Outpatient Pharmacy

Pharmacy hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring adequate staffing is present to fulfill the needs of the pharmacy or pharmacy department.

• Maintaining accurate records of all prescription medication received and dispensed.

• Ensure policies are in place regarding accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions and those policies are followed.

• Ensure that security of the prescription area and its contents are maintained at all times, including the restriction of persons unauthorized by the pharmacist on duty from being present in the prescription area while the pharmacist is temporarily absent but within the premises and the reporting of any thefts and/or diversions of controlled substances are reported upon discovery to the Office of Drug Control and the Drug Enforcement Administration pursuant to Federal and State requirements.

• Ensuring only pharmacists and interns or externs under immediate personal supervision provide professional consultation with patients and physicians.

• Not allowing misbranded, deteriorated, adulterated, improperly stored or outdated drugs or any drugs marked ‘‘sample’’ or with any like designation or meaning are dispensed or present in the active stock in the pharmacy.

• Maintaining the prescription area in an orderly and sanitary manner.

• Maintaining that pharmacy and all pharmacy personnel comply with all Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy requires, PharmD preferred

• 2 years pharmacy management experience, 3-5 years related pharmacy experience, preferred

• Pharmacist registration in the state where the position is located

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Interpersonal relations and customer service skills

• Multitasking and time management skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Day-to-day supervision of retail pharmacy staff with some "bench" time and assumption of PIC

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $53.90-$75.50

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 05/11/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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