Pharmacy Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

A Pharmacy Manager is a pivotal figure in the pharmacy industry, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of pharmacy operations, including the dispensing of prescription medications, patient counseling, regulatory compliance, and the management of pharmacy staff. They are imperative in ensuring the delivery of quality services to customers, and to maintain a profitable, safe, and legally compliant environment. Essential skills for a Pharmacy Manager include excellent communication, leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of pharmaceutical therapy, and the ability to work under pressure.

Before becoming a Pharmacy Manager, an individual may have worked as a Registered Pharmacist, responsible for dispensing drugs and counseling patients about their medication. Another role could be that of a Pharmacy Assistant, which would include tasks like handling customer transactions, arranging the inventory, and assisting the pharmacist. In some cases, one might first work as a Pharmacy Technician, aiding pharmacists with the preparation of prescription medications, managing inventory, and maintaining patient records. Acquiring a degree in pharmacy is a standard requirement, and obtaining additional qualifications or certifications like a Pharmacy Board Certification or a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), can significantly enhance a candidate's competency for the role of a Pharmacy Manager.

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Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Services (CA)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 23 hours 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

Pharmacy Managers support novel program awareness, onboard newly hired pharmacy team members, and recognize colleagues for their success....

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. As a pharmacy leader in todays increasingly complex health system pharmacy landscape, your...

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

regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription-dispensing activities and understands their role in ensuring that the elements of Good Faith Dispensing are met. + Maintains and applies...

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 Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Managers 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 Managers 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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