Pharmacy Director Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Warehouse

  • Freedom, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Freedom, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary The Pharmacy Warehouse Manager is responsible for directing the activities of pharmacy warehouse related functions while ensuring that all compliance requirements and company standards...

Manager Pharmacy - Specialty MTDM

  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Performs all pharmacist duties and responsibilities for their practice area. Accountable for ensuring that best practice standards of clinical care are maintained, patient satisfaction is...

Supervisor Pharmacy

  • Allentown, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 1 day ago

Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy's technical staff, upper pharmacy management, and other disciplines....

Pharmacy Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Manager, Pharmacy Underwriter

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Project Manager (Pharmacy)

  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • 7 days ago

Senior Project Manager (Pharmacy) REQUISITION ID: 4707 Location: Canonsburg, PA Travel Requirement: 10% Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would...

Pharmacy Manager - Sign On Bonus Available

  • Levittown, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Levittown, PA
  • 7 days ago

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

Pharmacy Manager

  • Norristown, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Norristown, PA
  • 13 days ago

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

Lead Pharmacist, Magee Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 days ago

UPMC Community Pharmacy is looking for a full time Lead Pharmacist to join their dedicated team at Magee Outpatient Pharmacy. The Lead Pharmacist will ensure the timely provision of cost-effective...

Pharmacy Manager

  • York, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 15 days ago

Ensures the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable to state and federal Board of Pharmacy regulations....

Internal Audit Manager - Pharmaceutical/Med Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago

Specialty/Competency:** Business Controls **Industry/Sector:** Pharma and Life Sciences **Time Type:** Full time **Travel Requirements:** Up to 60% At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus...

Medication Access Center Manager- Pharmacy (Temple Health)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 days ago

The Manager oversees the prior authorization process ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in obtaining timely approvals for prescription treatments. Responsible for the professional and...

Director Pharmacy

  • Allentown, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 18 days ago

management....

Pharmacy Manager, Amazon Pharmacy

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago

Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the...

Pharmacy Manager

  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 19 days ago

therapy management, immunizations and clinical programs....

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Salary for Pharmacy Director Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Directors in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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