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Pharmacist - Grant - Pharmacy

Tucson, AZ

$50 - $60.25/hr

Implementation and compliance with environmental, safety, and infection control standards by pharmacy staff. * Gains and maintains a comprehensive understanding that ensures compliance with Federal ...

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Pharmacist - Grant - Pharmacy

Grant, NE

$55.75 - $67/hr

Implementation and compliance with environmental, safety, and infection control standards by pharmacy staff * Gains and maintains a comprehensive understanding that ensures compliance with Federal ...

Support pricing, audit, contract, implementation, and non-standard offering requests while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. * Maintain the accuracy and integrity of pharmacy-related ...

Support pricing, audit, contract, implementation, and non-standard offering requests while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. * Maintain the accuracy and integrity of pharmacy-related ...

Pharmacist - Stone - Pharmacy

Tucson, AZ

$50 - $60.25/hr

Implementation and compliance with environmental, safety, and infection control standards by pharmacy staff * Gains and maintains a comprehensive understanding that ensures compliance with Federal ...

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How much do pharmacy implementation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacy implementation in the United States is $28.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pharmacy implementation?

Pharmacy Implementation specialists are professionals who manage and coordinate the setup and integration of pharmacy systems, software, or services within healthcare or retail environments. Their responsibilities include assessing client needs, configuring pharmacy technology, training staff, and ensuring smooth transitions to new workflows or platforms. They work closely with pharmacists, IT teams, and vendors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency during the implementation process. This role is essential in helping pharmacies adopt new technologies and improve patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pharmacy implementation?

To excel in Pharmacy Implementation, you need a solid understanding of pharmacy operations, project management, and healthcare regulations, often backed by a degree in pharmacy, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with pharmacy management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and implementation methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean is commonly expected. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help facilitate collaboration between technical teams and pharmacy staff. These competencies ensure the seamless integration of new systems, driving both operational efficiency and patient safety.

What are some common challenges faced during pharmacy implementation projects, and how can professionals prepare for them?

Professionals in pharmacy implementation often encounter challenges such as integrating new technology with existing pharmacy systems, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective communication and project management skills are essential to address issues like staff resistance to change and data migration complexities. To prepare, candidates should familiarize themselves with pharmacy workflows, stay updated on healthcare regulations, and develop strong problem-solving abilities to navigate unexpected obstacles during the implementation process.

What is the difference between Pharmacy Implementation vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectPharmacy ImplementationPharmacy Technician
CredentialsMay require pharmacy or healthcare certifications, project management skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent, pharmacy technician certification often required
Work EnvironmentTypically in healthcare settings, hospitals, or pharmacy software companies during system rolloutsRetail pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics assisting pharmacists
Job FocusImplementing pharmacy systems, workflows, and technology solutionsPreparing medications, managing inventory, assisting pharmacists

Pharmacy Implementation professionals focus on deploying pharmacy systems and optimizing workflows, often requiring project management skills. In contrast, Pharmacy Technicians support daily pharmacy operations by preparing medications and assisting pharmacists. While both roles are essential in the pharmacy industry, they differ significantly in responsibilities, required credentials, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Implementation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,461 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Pharmacy Implementation Manager Senior

Indianapolis, IN • Hybrid


Elevance Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 353 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

215th of 315 rated insurance

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-09-25

Position Title:

Pharmacy Implementation Manager Senior

Job Description:

Pharmacy Implementation Manager Senior

Location: Open Pulsepoint

Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Implementation Manager Senior is responsible for leading and/or planning workstreams across implementation projects, for a portfolio of cross-service (multiple BU's) diverse service offerings for both internal and external clients.

How you will make an impact:

  • Maintain depth of knowledge of product offerings - key relationship owner between implementation and product teams to support end-to-end solutioning of service implementations.

  • Partner with leadership across business units to identify opportunities and drive progress on overall process improvements to ensure continual, measurable improvement of implementation quality, compliance, and speed of execution.

  • Review and/or define functional, usability, reliability, performance, and support requirements related to an implementation.

  • Make data-driven decisions and translate data.

  • Support operational readiness through feature testing by creating/testing directly or partnering with SME in service area.

  • Plans implementation timeline and milestones, tracks progress, monitors and communicates project status, identifies and resolves issues utilizing pre-established governance and stakeholders for escalation and issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires BA/BS degree in related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in health insurance field which includes 3 years' experience in leading workstreams an/or solutioning projects ; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

  • Graduate degree and/or professional designation related to field.

  • Experience with project management.

  • Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a professional and legal environment.

  • Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures in all facets of benefit programs management with heavy emphasis in PBM.

  • Formulary, clinical rules, pharmacy claims analysis, and/or prior authorization experience for a pharmacy benefit manager or health plan.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

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Job Family:

MBR > Implementation

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.


Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.


How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.


We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.


Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.


The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.


Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.


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About Elevance Health

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Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2004

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