Pharmacy Manager - Knoxville

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Manager is a licensed professional responsible for planning, organizing, directing and providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to Option Care patients in accordance with company policies, current pharmacy practice professional standards and regulatory entities. The role coordinates patient services with nursing, delivery and reimbursement departments, oversees budgeting, purchasing and security of drug products and medical supplies, and assists the Operations Director in meeting operational and financial goals for the location.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient suitability for home care and supervise, monitor, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care provided by pharmacy staff.
• Direct the activities of the pharmacy department and schedule work activities of pharmacy staff to meet patient pharmaceutical‑care needs.
• Develop and mentor staff through onboarding, open communication, training, development opportunities and performance management processes.
• Oversee product purchasing, inventory, budget and equipment management; assist the General Manager in preparing, securing approval for and implementing operating and expenditure budgets.
• Provide support to sales professionals and the general manager by speaking knowledgeably of available services and meeting with managed care organizations to facilitate education regarding services.
• Serve as Office Administrator with the Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager in absence of the General Manager; collect and organize patient‑specific information to prevent, detect and resolve medication‑related problems.
• Monitor clinical staff’s documentation on pharmacy care plans for home‑care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and other pertinent patient‑specific information.
• Evaluate competency in the use of pharmacokinetic principles and formulas.
• Ensure medications are prepared and dispensed using appropriate techniques, equipment calibration, and compliance with company policies, maintaining appropriate concentration, stability and storage.
• Coordinate and participate in on‑call responsibilities of the pharmacy department, ensuring reliable coverage and services when scheduled.
• Manage the use of investigational drug products according to established regulations and company policies; ensure compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory and safety requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Hiring, recommending and approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, and related supervisory duties.

Basic Education And/or Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current, active Pharmacy license as granted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in a clean‑room or infusion pharmacy setting, or 3 years of experience with non‑sterile compounding and MTM, completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, or equivalent experience approved by leadership.
• At least 3 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing staff.
• At least 2 years of experience planning, developing and managing departmental expense and capital budgets, or completion of an ASHP accredited Residency Program, or equivalent experience approved by leadership.

Basic Qualifications & Interests

• Experience compounding sterile products and managing patient care.
• Experience overseeing purchasing and inventory processes for all pharmaceutical and related substances and supplies.
• Reliable means of transportation for home visits, including valid driver’s license and proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle.
• Active membership in a related state or national clinical, pharmaceutical or home health care organization.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, meeting quality standards for services and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 5 % of the time for business purposes, within and outside the state.

Preferred Qualifications & Interests

• Post‑graduate residency program in clinical pharmacy services.
• Board certification in Nutrition Support Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy or another clinical pharmacy practice area.
• Experience managing inventory and logistics.
• At least 5 years of experience compounding sterile products and managing complex infusion patients.
• At least 3 years of experience overseeing purchasing and inventory processes for all pharmaceutical and related substances and supplies.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $109,266.31 – $182,095.50. Compensation will be determined by education, experience, skills, and market data.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Option Care Health also adheres to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.