Pharmacy Director Jobs in Palo Alto, 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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Pharmacy Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc....

Pharmacy Operations Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 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 in...

Pharmacy Operations Manager - Bay Area, CA

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Reputable hospital network seeks director of pharmacy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Great opportunity to join stable hospital group with strong benefits and opportunities for upward mobility....

Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist)

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them? Do you want to practice in a progressive setting where you can...

Manager, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Outpatient Pharmacy - NE

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for modeling usage of standard strategies to provide pharmaceutical care using evidence based literature, drug...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 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...

CA Pharmacy Manager

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 days ago

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

Travel Director of Pharmacy - Southern California

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Category Pharmacy-Director of Pharmacy Job Type Contract Travel Hospital DOP - No PIC or Staffing | Southern California Now hiring a Travel Director of Pharmacy for an interim leadership assignment...

Pharmacy Services Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of sterile products, including intravenous (IV) admixtures and other compounded sterile preparations....

CA Pharmacy Manager - Store 09161

  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 16 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...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Minimum 7 years Pharmacist experience, preferably direct compounding. Efficiency in CPR +/Care Tend is desired....

Develops the measures and monitors the workflow to track the timeliness of completion and efficiency of result and communicates it to Pharmacy management....

Director of Pharmacy - Inpatient/Hospital - Northern CA

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Pharmacy Manager Job Type Direct Hire Soliant Health has a critical need for an Director of Pharmacy for an inpatient-hospital setting. The ideal candidate must have prior...

Supervisor, Pharmacy Care Delivery

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Supervises team to enact patient care and delivery internal and external quality, safety, and emergency policies, standards, and procedures. Driving maintenance that all activities adhere to...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Keywords: pharmacist in charge, pharmacy director, director of pharmacy, lead, now hiring, hiring now, immediately hiring, hiring immediately Salary Description $140k-$185k...

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Pharmacy Director Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Good Pharmacy Practice: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Services
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Essentials of Good Pharmacy Practice: The Basics
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Salary for Pharmacy Director Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Directors in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
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 Palo Alto, 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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