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Bask Health

Pharmacy Operations Specialist

... Assist in Building the Bask Pharmacy Network * Support the vetting and onboarding of new pharmacy ... Log and track operational issues raised by providers, pharmacies, and telehealth clients

Scangroup

Manager, Pharmacy Operations

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Ensure Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and 1/1 operational readiness and assist in training of other departments on Pharmacy products. * Lead automation efforts related to the Prescription Drug Event ...

SCAN Group

Manager, Pharmacy Operations

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Ensure Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and 1/1 operational readiness and assist in training of other departments on Pharmacy products. * Lead automation efforts related to the Prescription Drug Event ...

ISHR

Manager of Pharmacy Operations

Beckley, WV · On-site

$101K - $136K/yr

Serve as Designated Person for all sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous and non-hazardous compounding as defined by USP. * Assist in creating and maintaining pharmacy operations ...

PharMerica

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Great Falls, MT · On-site

... * Assist in executing company initiatives, core operational processes, and quality improvement ... Support the Pharmacy Director in managing personnel matters, including staffing, performance, and ...

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How much do pharmacy operations assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacy operations assistant in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pharmacy operations assistant?

Pharmacy Operations Assistants are healthcare support professionals who help ensure the smooth running of pharmacy operations. Their duties often include managing inventory, processing prescriptions, assisting pharmacists with administrative tasks, and providing customer service. They play a vital role in maintaining efficiency and accuracy in both retail and hospital pharmacies. While they do not typically dispense medication themselves, their work supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver safe and effective care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharmacy operations assistant?

To thrive as a Pharmacy Operations Assistant, you need attention to detail, basic pharmaceutical knowledge, and at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, prescription processing software, and inventory control tools is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and customer service abilities help you excel in this support role. These skills ensure accurate medication handling, regulatory compliance, and efficient pharmacy operations, contributing to patient safety and satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by pharmacy operations assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Pharmacy Operations Assistants often face challenges such as managing high prescription volumes, maintaining accurate inventory, and navigating frequent interruptions while ensuring attention to detail. Effective time management, clear communication with pharmacists and technicians, and familiarity with pharmacy software can help address these challenges. Additionally, staying organized and proactively identifying workflow bottlenecks contribute to smoother daily operations and a more supportive team environment.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Operations Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,222 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Manager/Pharmacy Operations

Tuscaloosa, AL • On-site

DCH Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
The Pharmacy Manager, Operations is responsible for leading and managing associated staff, programs, services, and operations. Additionally, the role is responsible for providing direction and leadership to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, pharmacy interns and pharmacy residents who provide inpatient pharmacy patient care and operational services. The role will partner with other Department Managers to ensure pharmacy purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and overall supply chain management systems are operating efficiently. The role leads, manages, and coordinates pharmacy operations, medication use systems, planning and project management, human resource management, teaching, scholarship, and community service in associated areas of responsibility. All responsibilities are accomplished in collaboration with the pharmacy leadership/management team under the direction of the Corporate Director of Pharmacy. The scope and complexity of the position requires a diverse and highly developed skill set including but not limited to: time-management, communication, creativity, vision, teamwork, management, leadership, clinical knowledge base/skills, mentorship, change management, scholarship, and teaching.
Responsibilities
  1. Medication Systems and Operations Coordination and Implementation - Manage and lead the provision of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient-centered pharmacy patient care services and operations for areas of responsibility. Manage technology and automation to allow for optimum resources. Assure that existing automation is being utilized at the highest level of efficiency, and develop efficiency standards for each. Assure compliance within sterile compounding (USP 797) and non-sterile compounding practices (USP 795). Review reports for medication errors, adverse drug events, ineffective service, or other problem identification. Analyze and implement quality improvement measures for improving organizational performance. Manage peri-operative care pharmacy services. Includes management of pharmacy staff and medication management workflows in these areas. Coordinate programs to support efficient and cost effective use of medications within the OR. Liaison to the OR medical staff. Assist and coordinate efforts to ensure operations meet state, federal, CMS and Joint Commission compliance and quality improvement standards and initiatives. Identify opportunities to redesign operational systems to maximize labor and operational efficiency. Planning and project management for specific projects and new services related to departmental goals. Coordinate and monitor pharmacy internal and external workload and productivity monitoring systems. In collaboration with the other Pharmacy managers and team leaders assist in oversight of day to day operations while identifying and resolving problems which occur. Develop and/or maintain patient care services and operational policies and procedures.
  2. Human resource management - Management of personnel supporting pharmacy operations. Evaluate performance of assigned personnel. Coordinate and lead team and staff meetings for assigned areas of responsibility. Work with staff on an ongoing basis to improve performance and attain their professional development goals by directing, coaching and supporting. Monitor the progress of assignments and performance of daily responsibilities for all assigned personnel, coaching and disciplining staff as necessary. Identify and deal with personnel issues in a proactive and timely manner, with appropriate follow-up as necessary. Manage labor expenses. Manage employee leaves of absence and family medical leaves. Measurement of employee engagement and implementation of improvement initiatives. Participate in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of professional and technical staff. Staff orientation, training and competency assessment.
  3. Practice Optimization - Monitor staff performance and recognize high-performers and hold poor performers accountable to department and institutional standards. Serve as an advisor and/or preceptor for students/interns/residents on patient care and administrative rotations. Maintain and foster a practice culture that embraces change and innovation with a positive attitude. Develop technician role and workforce to support pharmacist clinical services and medication use system. Participate as a member of pharmacy department and hospital multidisciplinary team and committees. Oversees assigned staff performance and participation on their assigned department and hospital committees.
  4. Planning and project leadership - Participate in department's strategic plan development and execution of assigned goals. Identify and develop business cases for pharmacy patient care services based upon anticipated future needs, practice advancement, and organizational priorities for inclusion in the department strategic plan. Mentor and develop residents and pharmacists in planning/project management as members of the project team via direction, supporting, coaching, and delegating as appropriate. Participate and/or lead, as pharmacy representative, organization quality improvement initiatives/projects. Maintain an expertise in the selection and use quality improvement methodologies/tools to maximize project outcomes.
  5. Compliance and Regulatory - Has working knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations affecting the practice of pharmacy. Stays up to date with State, CMS and Joint Commission requirements related to medication and safety. Works with the Corporate Pharmacy Director and Clinical Manager to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards.
  6. Participates in management on-call coverage.

DCH Standards:
  • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
  • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
  • Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
  • Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
  • Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
  • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
  • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Pharm.D. or B.S. Degree with 3 years' experience in Pharmacy. Pharmacy residency preferred.
  • Must be currently licensed or license eligible to practice pharmacy in the State of Alabama. Must be fully license within 60 days of hire date.
  • 5 years' experience in hospital pharmacy required. Supervisory experience required. Participation in professional organizations is strongly encouraged. MHA or MBA preferred.
  • Project management skills preferred (ability to lead meetings, prioritize, resolve conflicts, maintain issue lists, manage project plan).
  • Strong Interpersonal skills and abilities to deal effectively with all levels of personnel are necessary. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English. Strong time-management, organizational skills and project management.

WORKING CONDITIONS
WORK CONTEXT
Environmental
  • Exposure to contaminants
  • Exposure to hazardous conditions
  • Close physical proximity
  • Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Psychological
  • Contact with others
  • Occasionally deal with unpleasant or angry people
  • Daily use of electronic mail
  • Engage in face to face discussions
  • Frequent use telephone
  • Work with group or team

PHYSICAL FACTORS
  • Physical activities include: Talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, standing, and/or using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls).
  • Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
  • Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing
  • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
  • Possible exposure to disease, infection and hazardous materials.
  • Physical presence onsite is essential.

OTHER JOB FACTORS
  • Must be pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
  • Must be able to file and maintain records.
  • Must be careful about detail and be thorough in completing work tasks
  • Must be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Must be honest and ethical.
  • Must be able to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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