Pharmacy Director Jobs in Sacramento, 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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Hospital Pharmacy Manager Opportunity Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

Hospital Pharmacy Manager Opportunity Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Today CATEGORY Pharmacy-Pharmacist in Charge JOB TYPE Contract Are you a confident pharmacy leader with a firm yet supportive...

Director of Pharmacy Operations - California & Utah

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare.** A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than...

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Specialty Pharmacy Manager / PIC (Retail Experienced) Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

counseling Maintain operational excellence in a specialty-focused pharmacy (Oncology, Rheumatology) Support Provided: Two pharmacy technicians (order entry, phones, packing, receiving) On-the-job training...

Medical Director - Pharmacy - Remote

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Full Time Specialty Pharmacy Manager/PIC - Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

Prior experience in a specialty pharmacy setting (oncology, rheumatology) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general pharmacy management systems Strong communication and leadership skills...

Full Time Specialty Pharmacy Manager/PIC - Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

Proven experience in pharmacy management, including inventory management and staff oversight. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail pharmacy settings....

Pharmacy Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

Pharmacy Manager Print ( Apply Pharmacy Manager Salary $170,485.20 - $187,961.76 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 29288-C Department Health Services Opening...

Pharmacy Supervisor 2

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day...

Nuclear Pharmacy Manager, Sacramento, CA

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

99%. If you place an order with us, we are successful at dispensing the dose. That is confidence delivered. Check us out: On the job training provided by our own world class training team, which...

Territory Account Manager, Pharmacy Solutions Consultant

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 6 days ago

This territory will cover primarily Sacramento, San Francisco Bay and Northern California **** **Job Overview:** Responsible for successfully managing customer relationships within an assigned set...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/7/25, 5/21/25...

Pharmacy Director

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 9 days ago

The Pharmacy Director is responsible for directing workforce in the day to day operations of pharmacy or multiple locations and managing costs to established goals....

Pharmacy Supervisor 2 University of California Davis Health System

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day...

Senior Pharmacist, Medication Policy

  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago

utilization review and physician reporting programs....

Senior Product Manager - Pharmacy Solutions

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago

As a Sonexus Access and Patient Support Senior Product Manager, you'll build products and/or product capabilities within the healthcare IT space, partnering with customers, designers, developers,...

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Salary for Pharmacy Director Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Directors in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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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