Pharmacy Director Jobs in Paramount, 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 Operations Manager

  • Torrance, CA (9 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA (9 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

for recordkeeping and ensuring security safeguards are in-place.Under supervision of the pharmacist, strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription-dispensing...

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor

  • Lakewood, CA (3 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CA (3 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

This position reports to Manager, Pharmacy Operations. The Pharmacy Clinical Supervisor has dotted line reporting to the Director, Clinical Operations and Strategy. The Pharmacy Clinical...

Director, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Clinical Pharmacy

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 1 day ago

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible partnering with leading physicians to develop, maintain, and implement advanced clinical practice standing orders,...

Sales Account Manager, Pharmaceutical, West Coast

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 1 day ago

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER, Pharmaceutical, West Coast Hard work lives here. So does high reward. If that's you, let's talk! At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation...

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Regional Sales Manager, Pharmacy - Western Region

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 3 days ago

What you'll be doing: As a global leader in injectables, anesthesia and drug compounding, Baxter is further accelerating our impact with a robust innovation pipeline across our key therapeutic areas...

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Pharmacy Operations Manager - Sign-on Bonus Available

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 3 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 Manager

  • Pasadena, CA (17 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (17 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 7 days ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Supervisor, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Acute Care Pharmacy

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 days ago

and monitor execution of practices; creating agendas and beginning to facilitate staff meetings, clinical practice meetings, and staff huddles to ensure alignment across teams; updating and revising compounding...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Torrance, CA (9 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (9 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 8 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...

El Centro, CA Pharmacy Director Job

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Category Pharmacy-Director of Pharmacy Job Type Contract Interim Director of Pharmacy (DOP) - El Centro, CA A respected 120-bed community hospital in El Centro, California is seeking an experienced...

Interim Director of Pharmacy (DOP) El Centro, CA

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 9 days ago

A 120-bed community hospital in El Centro, CA, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Pharmacy to lead their pharmacy operations during a transitional period. This is a critical leadership...

CA Pharmacy Manager

  • Rosemead, CA (12 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rosemead, CA (12 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 10 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...

Director Pharmacy

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and techniques relating to the compounding and dispensing of medicinal drugs....

Executive Director Pharmacy

  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Hospital or pharmacy management residency, preferred. Active in professional associations and/or community service activities, preferred....

Pharmacy Operations Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (7 miles from Paramount, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Hospital pharmacy and preferably hospital pharmacy management experience preferred Ability to develop, implement and lead all aspects of pharmacy operation Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly...

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Salary for Pharmacy Director Jobs in Paramount, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Directors in Paramount, 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 Paramount, 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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