Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient Operations

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.The Pharmacy Manager - Inpatient Operations provides operational leadership within a large, high-volume academic medical center, overseeing controlled substance workflows and supporting central pharmacy and procedural areas, including the OR. This role directly manages pharmacy technicians while collaborating closely with inpatient pharmacy teams, procedural staff, and compliance stakeholders to ensure efficient, safe medication practices. Key responsibilities include leading regulatory compliance and auditing processes, monitoring and investigating controlled substance discrepancies and diversion concerns, and using data to identify trends and drive process improvements. Serving as a key liaison across departments, this role plays a critical part in strengthening operational integrity, mitigating risk, and aligning best practices across the enterprise.A caregiver in this role will work Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Leadership will be on call, every 12th week. Onsite weekend requirements occur every 12th week. No holidays or no floating expectations. A caregiver who excels in this role will:Identifyand meet patientneedsutilizingcontinuous process improvement techniques.Identifyand propose practical solutions to technical, professional,personnelor procedural problems affecting daily workflow.Ensure the department is adequately staffed withproperly trainedpersonnel.Establish work assignments and schedules.Participate in the development of operational and clinical program activities.Promote and develop the clinical activities of pharmacy caregivers through counseling,trainingand teaching.Train and instruct caregivers as to their duties.Coordinate orientation and training of new caregivers in job functions and responsibilities.Monitorfinancialsand other pertinent statistics.Assistwith evaluations of financial performance.Maintain records of narcotics, poisons, and habit-forming drugs receivedin accordance withstate and federal laws.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible within90 daysof hireCompletion of a health-system Pharmacy Administration or Leadership (HSPAL) PGY2 Residency OR four years of relevant pharmacy experience,including one year of leadership experiencePreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:PharmacyDegree with current state licensureMS, MBS, PharmD and/or residencyExperience in:• Controlled substance management• Diversion monitoring/investigations• Inpatient or procedural pharmacy operations• Regulatory or audit-heavy environmentsPhysical Requirements: Physical demands include periods of standing and walking.Dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions and communication via telephone.May be required to lift and transport up to ten pounds.Requires normal or corrected vision.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Pay RangeMinimum Annual Salary: $118,960.00Maximum Annual Salary: $190,360.00The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Created: 2026-04-04