Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

Location: Seattle, WA | On-siteSalary: $231,000–$268,000 per yearAdditional Compensation: Eligible candidates may qualify for relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.About the OpportunityJoin Washington as an Inpatient Pharmacy Manager and help lead pharmacy operations in a dynamic acute-care hospital environment.

This is an opportunity for an experienced pharmacy supervisor or manager ready to advance their leadership career while contributing to high-quality patient care, clinical workflow improvement, and operational excellence.With the expansion of inpatient services at the Seattle Capitol Hill facility, including a new critical care unit, this role offers an opportunity to influence pharmacy operations and collaborate with multidisciplinary hospital and physician leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee inpatient pharmacy operations in a 24/7 hospital environment.Manage, mentor, and develop pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and other pharmacy team members.Oversee clinical workflows, medication management processes, and pharmacy service delivery.Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, hospital leaders, and other clinical stakeholders to support safe and effective patient care.Develop and implement operational improvements, policies, and standardized pharmacy practices.Monitor quality, regulatory compliance, medication safety, and service performance.Support drug utilization initiatives, formulary management, inventory planning, and medication availability.Manage operational resources and budgets while supporting organizational goals.Lead staff development, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.Required QualificationsDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree.At least 5 years of pharmacist or pharmacy intern experience, OR completion of a PGY1 residency and at least 3 years of pharmacist or pharmacy intern experience.At least 2 years of experience managing operational or project budgets.At least 3 years of leadership experience with direct reports, including responsibility for managing staff.Experience in inpatient pharmacy operations in an acute-care hospital setting.Experience directly managing pharmacy staff.Experience developing, implementing, and updating clinical workflows.Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.Washington State pharmacist license required at hire; candidates must be willing and able to obtain it before starting if not already licensed.National Provider Identifier (NPI) required within 6 months of hire.Preferred QualificationsPGY1 or PGY2 pharmacy residency.Experience supporting ICU, emergency department, medical-surgical, infusion, or urgent-care services.Experience working in a unionized healthcare environment.Experience supporting hospital expansion or service development initiatives.Leadership experience in a 24/7/365 acute-care hospital setting.Benefits and Additional InformationCompetitive annual salary of $231,000–$268,000.Potential sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.Qualified candidates may be eligible for regional relocation assistance.Regular, full-time position.No routine travel required.Interested?If you have acute-care inpatient pharmacy leadership experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.