Description
We are searching for candidates to fill an Inpatient Pharmacy Manager – in a Western Colorado acute care hospital.
Salary range :179,450 to 224,500
Annual Bonuses based upon organizations and individual performance.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new babies born or adopted by employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment:
Position Summary
The Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager provides comprehensive leadership for both the operational and clinical functions of inpatient pharmacy services in a small rural hospital with advanced clinical care. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient medication distribution and high-quality, evidence-based medication therapy. The position directly manages pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, supports advanced clinical services, and serves as a pharmacy lead for Epic Willow inpatient workflows.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational demands with clinical excellence while supporting education and professional development in a resource-limited environment.
Directly supervise pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, competency validation, and performance management
Lead initial and ongoing education for pharmacy staff related to operational workflows, clinical protocols, medication safety, and Epic functionality
Promote technician skill advancement and cross-training to support both operational and clinical needs
Support pharmacist professional development, clinical skill advancement, and practice at the top of license
Provide medication-related education to nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams as needed
Support precepting of pharmacy students, residents, or learners when applicable
Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, quality, supply chain, IT, and hospital leadership to resolve medication-related issues
Serve as the primary point of contact for inpatient medication-use processes
Represent pharmacy leadership on hospital committees and interdisciplinary initiatives
Qualifications
PharmD required
Active pharmacist license in CO or Eligibility
Hospital pharmacy experience required; rural hospital experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership in both pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services
Experience managing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists
Epic Willow Inpatient experience strongly preferred
Strong regulatory knowledge, clinical judgment, communication, and teaching skills
BLS - AHA
ACLS - AHA
B