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Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Operations provides hands-on operational leadership for Cleveland Clinic's largest outpatient pharmacy at Main Campus, supporting one of the highest-volume ambulatory pharmacy operations in the health system. This role oversees daily pharmacy workflow while providing direct leadership and support to approximately 20 pharmacy technicians, ensuring efficient prescription processing, inventory management, and exceptional patient service. Responsibilities include managing inventory control and purchasing, partnering with Supply Chain to maintain medication availability, monitoring operational performance, identifying and implementing process improvements, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team. As the only outpatient/community pharmacy within the enterprise with an onsite compounding component, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead complex pharmacy operations while supporting a broad range of ambulatory service lines.

A caregiver in this position will work a Monday through Friday schedule, typically 7:00am to 3:30pm, with some flexibility in start and end times. Caregivers participate in approximately 6-8 weekend shifts per year, with eligibility for shift differential pay and the ability to trade or pick up weekend shifts. Holiday coverage is minimal, averaging one holiday every five years. This is an onsite position at Main Campus with no float requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Review, analyze,evaluateand assess the technical operations of these areas to ensureasafe and efficient workflow.

• Coordinate all activities withthe managementteam and act as a liaison between the managers and technicalcaregivers.

• Directly supervise the activities ofassigned caregivers.

• Ensureadequate staffingofareas.

• Review daily,monthlyand other periodic management reports tomonitorservice levels.

• Plan, develop and manage all policies and processes related to technical pharmacy operations.

• Determineshort- and long-term needs and goals,assistin the development of budgets for bothoperatingand capital needs and projectmanpowerand equipment needs.

• Maintain andfosterrelationships andserveas a resource for pharmacy personnel and affiliated areas (i.e.nursing, external vendors)regardingtechnical pharmacy operations.

• Conduct performance appraisals,initiatepromotions,counselcaregiversand process corrective action.

• Providethemanager withtimelyfeedbackregardingoperational issues to ensure efficient workflow.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science or a related field.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy isrequiredwithin 6months.

• Three years of experience in a healthcare or related setting. Anadditionalfour years of pharmacy-related experience, including leadership experience, may substitute the bachelor's degree requirement.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree. This may substitute the required experience.

• Pharmacy experience.

• Supervisory/management experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.
• Normal or corrected vision.
• Extensive sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone and in person.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).