Pharmacy Director Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

A Pharmacy Director is a senior management role in the pharmacy industry, responsible for overseeing all pharmacy operations, setting strategic goals, and ensuring adherence to legal guidelines and internal policies. They manage the staff, ensure that the quality of drugs being distributed is high, and that the pharmacy is stocked with the necessary pharmaceuticals. They are also involved in budgeting and preparing reports for senior management. Additionally, they may participate in pharmaceutical research and may be asked to improve pharmacy services by implementing innovative systems.

Important skills and certifications for a Pharmacy Director include being a licensed Pharmacist, having a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree, and many also hold a Master's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration. They should have several years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential, as well as outstanding communication and people skills. They should also have a deep understanding of pharmaceutical therapy and clinical monitoring. Before becoming a Pharmacy Director, one might have roles such as a Staff Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, or Pharmacy Operations Manager.

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Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Services (CA)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Develops and implements direct patient care strategy and clinical pharmacy programs for the market by analyzing pharmacy data to determine clinicalservices for example medication therapy management...

Program And Clinical Director, Pharmacy

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago

Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements / Qualifications Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Pharmacy Program Director will oversee the Pharmacy...

CA Pharmacy Manager

  • Cerritos, CA (16 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (16 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Interim Pharmacy Director - California

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Soliant Health is seeking Pharmacy Leaders to join our network of consulting pharmacy directors....

Director Pharmacy

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Overview Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in...

Ambulatory Clinical Pharm Mgr - Pharmacy Administration -FT Day Shift

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of specialty pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Experience Knowledge of 340B program Effective presentation skills Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy...

340B Program Manager - Pharmacy Administration - FT Day Shift

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus,...

Ambulatory Clinical Pharm Mgr - Pharmacy Administration -FT Day Shift University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of specialty pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Experience Knowledge of 340B program Effective presentation skills Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy...

340B Program Manager - Pharmacy Administration - FT Day Shift University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 21 days ago

340B Program Manager - Pharmacy Administration - FT Day Shift Req ID: 99904 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Pharmacy Administration Position Type: Full Time...

Director of Pharmacy Services

  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 24 days ago

(3) years of hospital pharmacy supervisory experience (preferred) Knowledge of federal and state-specific laws/regulations governing pharmacy practice, including controlled substances and sterile compounding...

Director of Pharmacy Services

  • Laguna Hills, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 26 days ago

(3) years of hospital pharmacy supervisory experience (preferred) Knowledge of federal and state-specific laws/regulations governing pharmacy practice, including controlled substances and sterile compounding...

Pharmacy Operations Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

. + Under supervision of the pharmacist, strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription-dispensing activities and understands their role...

Supervisor, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Home Delivery Services

  • Downey, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Downey, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for supervising centralized services including mail order, fulfillment, prescription processing and/or contact center...

Pharmacy Supervisor 2-Inpatient Pharmacy-FT Day Shift

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

intervention as needed, provision of drug information and consultation to other professional staff and patients, the maintenance of patient prescription profiles, drug therapy monitoring, and drug compounding...

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Salary for Pharmacy Director Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Directors in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.9%
Doctorate Degree
32.8%
Master's Degree
11.2%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacy Directors in Costa Mesa, CA
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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