What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Manager (Retail) - Mercy Northwest Arkansas position at Mercy?
We're Hiring: Manager – Retail Pharmacy
Are you a pharmacy leader passionate about patient care, safety, and operational excellence? Join our team and lead retail pharmacy services that make a real impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee daily retail pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Lead initiatives to improve patient care, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
- Manage 340B and specialty pharmacy programs across eligible locations.
- Provide expert drug information and collaborate on medication therapy decisions.
- Train and mentor pharmacy staff, residents, and students.
- Drive quality improvement and ensure compliance with Board of Pharmacy and accrediting bodies.
- Lead hiring, performance management, and staff development.
- Support budgeting and strategic planning efforts.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven leadership in pharmacy operations, preferably in a retail or health system setting.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, formulary management, and medication therapy.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3 years' experience in ambulatory/retail pharmacy setting and 3 years' experience in management.
- Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- Licensure: Possess or eligible for current applicable state Pharmacist Licensure(s).
- Certification/Registration: State Board of Pharmacy Medication Therapy Services Certificate where applicable.
- Other Skills & Knowledge: This position requires an individual possessing both clinical and management skills and career interest. A sound understanding of contemporary hospital pharmacy practice is necessary, as is a comprehensive clinical competency in all age groups serviced.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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