STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

In addition to pharmacist responsibilities and duties, a pharmacy manager firstly manages people and situations effectively and efficiently coordinates community pharmacy services at their location and ensures that the pharmacy provides optimal clinical services as outlined below on a daily basis. A pharmacy manager facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies.

The Pharmacy Manager has matrix reporting responsibilities to the site manager and/or COO for matters of organizational and pharmacy operations. Additionally, the Pharmacy Manager is required to work cooperatively and closely with the Community Pharmacy Operations Coordinator and the Pharmacy Operations Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree
• Current Arizona State Board of Pharmacy License
• Experience as a pharmacy manager in a similar setting preferred