Pharmacy Manager Inpatient Pharmacy

Closing Date:

10/27/2026Management - OperationsRegularDay Shift (United States of America)NoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager works under minimal direction to supervise direct coordinate and provide first line administrative and technical functions for our front line personnel including pharmacists technicians volunteers and students. The person in this position is considered an operational manager of the pharmacy and handles the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy staff. Interacts with healthcare staff outside of pharmacy to ensure good workflow and working relationships. The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager may work online based on department need to help with day-to-day dispensing functions tasks and job duties to provide timely and efficient patient services. They will assist with maintaining changing and implementing new workflows technology/automation and process improvement projects. The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager will assist personnel with human resource functions and onboard develop and terminate their direct reports if necessary. They provide leadership and assistance for developing appropriate training education and competencies for employees and rotation students. This position will promote staff engagement and great customer service. They will also represent the department by serving on committees and attending meetings as assigned.

The person in this position is responsible for prioritizing the workload and making sure that the technician(s) student(s) and pharmacist (s) perform work in the order that best accommodates the workload. An Inpatient Pharmacy Manager works with minimal supervision to assess prepare dispense and assist in coordinating all day-to-day dispensing functions as necessary. They are expected to utilize their knowledge skills and clinical judgment to provide effective and safe patient care. They will report adverse drug events and medication safety events and will document interventions in the medical record. They will have frequent communication with other healthcare professionals as a drug information resource and provide educational information to ensure great patient care.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Manager will be expected to serve in various leadership roles to support the goals and vision of the service line by being involved with various committees and attending professional meetings as assigned. They will assist pharmacy management with precepting pharmacy students and residents. This position will promote staff engagement and continued learning through continued education presentations and departmental in-services. The pharmacist will assist in designing and implementing process improvements throughout the department.

Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree plus Five (5) years of applicable experience with advanced skills.
• Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure by the State of Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
• Advanced degree (MS MBA MHA MPA etc.) AND/OR Completion of a general or administrative ASHP-accredited residency.
• Prior supervisory or personnel management experience.
• Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with senior leadership to direct and manage an area of expertise within the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Service Line.
• Monitors investigates and analyzes program area to ensure compliance with goals.
• Gathers data and staff input solicits and collaborates with vendors and researches and reviews industry standards to meet technical goals and improve program performance.
• Reviews and revises institutional policies and guidelines related to program area.
• Manages a small team to ensure daily pharmacy program area operations are efficiently and accurately executed.
• Serves on committees and as subject matter expert to represent program area across departments as UAMS.
• Supports Pharmacy management by providing research acting as liaison in legal matters updating documentation and reports and assisting with staff training and enrichment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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