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How much do synergy pharmacy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for synergy pharmacy in the United States is $19.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Synergy Pharmacy vs Pharmacist?

AspectSynergy PharmacyPharmacist
Required CredentialsPharmacy Technician Certification, State registrationDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), State licensure
Work EnvironmentRetail pharmacy, hospitals, clinicsRetail, hospitals, pharmaceutical industry
Employer & Industry UsagePharmacy chains, healthcare providersPharmacy chains, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies

Synergy Pharmacy typically refers to a pharmacy setting where pharmacy technicians work under supervision, assisting with medication dispensing. Pharmacists are licensed healthcare professionals responsible for medication management, patient counseling, and clinical decisions. While both roles are integral to pharmacy operations, pharmacists hold advanced credentials and perform more clinical duties, whereas Synergy Pharmacy staff focus on support and dispensing tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pharmacy Technician at Synergy Pharmacy, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharmacy Technician at Synergy Pharmacy, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical practices, medication dispensing, and pharmacy law, typically backed by a high school diploma and state-specific certification. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, prescription processing software, and inventory control tools is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication set outstanding technicians apart. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring medication accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient service in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

What are some common challenges faced by pharmacists working in a Synergy Pharmacy setting, and how can they overcome them?

Pharmacists at Synergy Pharmacy often manage a high volume of prescriptions while providing personalized patient care and collaborating with healthcare providers. Balancing efficiency with accuracy is a key challenge, especially when integrating new technologies or adapting to evolving regulations. Building strong communication skills and staying updated on best pharmacy practices can help overcome these challenges. Additionally, working closely with a supportive team fosters a collaborative environment that makes it easier to handle complex cases and ensure patient safety.

What is a Synergy Pharmacy?

A Synergy Pharmacy is typically an independent or specialty pharmacy that focuses on providing coordinated and comprehensive healthcare services, often working closely with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes. These pharmacies may offer personalized medication management, specialty medications for chronic or complex conditions, and additional patient support services. The goal is to ensure that all aspects of a patient's medication therapy work together in harmony, or 'synergy,' to improve health results. Synergy Pharmacies may also assist with insurance navigation, patient education, and adherence programs.
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Infographic showing various Synergy Pharmacy job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,074 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Manager (Hybrid)

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Iowa City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

University Of Iowa Health Care rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

296th of 872 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
The Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Manager will provide clinical leadership to clinical pharmacists, pharmacy specialists, pharmacy residents, and student interns within the Department of Pharmaceutical Care. This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa upon completion of orientation and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location .
Responsibilities include: Serving as a leader on the Clinical Oversight Committee, serve as a member of the Quality and Performance Improvement group, as well as participate in other pertinent committees; support development of new healthcare initiatives; identify new opportunities to improve patient safety; evaluate clinical services; detect problems and work with staff to implement solutions; evaluate clinical staff performance and provide guidance for performance improvement; as well as recruit, onboard, and provide orientation for ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialists.
This position will collaborate with leadership and staff to promote safe, optimal and cost-effective medication use processes. This position will also work closely with the director of ambulatory pharmacy services, assistant directors of ambulatory pharmacy services, and ambulatory care managers to improve patient safety through innovations in technology and/or new program development and implementation. These activities require effective communication, organizational skills, strategic planning, personnel supervision, data management and reporting, process evaluation and improvement, and staff development/training. A considerable amount of innovation, independence, creativity, and flexibility are required in the decision making and problem-solving process.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Assists in the planning of the delivery and improvement of clinical ambulatory pharmacy services, programs and personnel both on and off campus. Assigns tasks to staff and monitors individual and team progress.
  • Assists ambulatory care pharmacy managers to coordinate the overall ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services and to identify and evaluate outcomes measures to maximize productivity, clinical outcomes, and financial impact.
  • Works with the appropriate ambulatory care pharmacy managers to coordinate ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services with physicians, nursing, laboratory, and other personnel and develop and assist in the implementation of clinical pathways and therapeutic guidelines. Provides guidance and oversight for ambulatory care clinical pharmacy operations.
  • Works with the ambulatory care pharmacy leadership team and clinical pharmacy specialists in the development and implementation of staff competencies and credentialing within ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services.
  • Ensures compliance with regulations and accreditation standards related to the provision of pharmacy services.
  • Creates an environment that encourages high performance and teamwork.
  • Works with members of the pharmacy team and other departments to implement systems for patient care.

Education
  • Educates clinic providers and staff as well as external parties regarding services provided by ambulatory care pharmacy staff.
  • Develops understanding and provides education as needed related to other services provided within the clinics.
  • Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
  • Provides didactic education at College of Pharmacy as needed and appropriate.
  • Creates synergy between practice initiatives and PharmD student and resident rotations.
  • Communicates new services or procedures to pharmacy staff and others who may be affected.

Health Care System Improvement
  • Evaluates problems/concerns identified by staff in collaboration with leadership team to create a safe and effective solution to meet the clinical service goals of the Department and UI Health Care.
  • Participates in developing, monitoring, and reporting pharmacy practice standards for the department of pharmacy.
  • Provides guidance regarding appropriate expenditure of time and resources for ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services.
  • Collaborates with departmental leaders and clinical area leaders to identify high priority outcomes that are actionable by pharmacists who provide ambulatory care clinical services.
  • Participates in the planning and implementation of new programs and services.
  • Evaluates and analyzes projects, develops project specifications, and creates and implements project plans to successfully meet goals and objectives.
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates new clinical and technical processes including multi-disciplinary groups for program/service.

Compliance and Regulatory Management
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assists in evaluation of new medication therapies.
  • Involves staff in department quality improvement initiatives.
  • Serves as consultant on medication safety and serves on standing committees as needed.
  • Provides consultation on department medication safety initiatives and works with team to implement hospital-wide safety initiatives.
  • Helps to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and with federal, state, and local regulations related to medication safety.

Human Resource Management
  • Hires, develops, and manages the performance of staff.
  • Coordinates and leads team and staff meetings for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Assures staff are compliant with UI policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Supervises clinical pharmacy specialists.
  • Conducts evaluations on personal performance at the workplace and recommends improvement plans.
  • Works with staff on an ongoing basis to improve performance, guides and coaches staff in solving problems which arise in a day-to-day routine.
  • Collaborates with the appropriate ambulatory care pharmacy managers to coordinate scheduling and coverage of ambulatory care clinical pharmacy services.
  • Monitors the progress of assignments and performance of daily responsibilities for all assigned personnel, coaches and disciplines staff as necessary.
  • Measures employee satisfaction and implementation of improvement initiatives.

Financial Management
  • Understands billing processes for take-home prescriptions and medications dispensed and administered in the clinics.
  • Assists with development of mechanisms to monitor revenue integrity in the clinics.
  • Assists with gathering of information on supporting charges or drug utilization.
  • Assists with standardized process for medication assistance programs for clinic-administered medications.

Technical Competencies
Technical Competencies:
Accountability
  • Creates a team environment of accountability and commitment for reaching project goals.
  • Responsiveness to concerns identified by department leadership.
  • Reinforces positive contributions and recommends adjustments for improving outcomes.
  • Documents knowledge that can be transferred to others.
  • Helps others identify and work around problems that could impede progress.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
  • Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
  • Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

Drug Utilization and Review (DUR) / Business Intelligence
  • Helps in DUR planning.
  • Participates in collecting and evaluating data to identify drug use problems.
  • Keeps current with outpatient reimbursement guidelines and trends, and recommends changes as needed.

Effective Communications
  • Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
  • Adapts documents and presentations for intended audience.
  • Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Qualifications
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
  • Current license or eligibility to be licensed as Pharmacist by Iowa Board of Pharmacy.

Experience Requirements:
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1/PGY2 Residency or minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a complex clinical pharmacy environment.
  • Ability and willingness to act as preceptor.
  • Job-related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence is required.
  • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interest in ambulatory care.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Job-related experience in ambulatory care pharmacy.
  • A Master of Science in Pharmacy or healthcare/management related advanced degree such as an MHA, MPH or MBA is desirable.
  • Experience with automation/technology, human resources management, project management and Epic electronic health record is highly desirable.
  • Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification is highly desirable.

Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Teresa Walker at Teresa-walker@uiowa.edu

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