Manager of Pharmacy
UHS
Summary
This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy. In this job, you will lead the Pharmacy department at Palmdale Regional Medical Center, overseeing daily operations, staffing, budgeting, compliance, and medication management to ensure safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical care.
Job description
You will work closely with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to support high-quality patient care, maintain regulatory readiness, and promote best practices across the department.
You will be responsible for supervising pharmacy staff, managing workflows and schedules, monitoring quality and performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations.
You will also support medication safety initiatives, participate in policy development, and help drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of recent experience in acute care pharmacy
- Prefer 8-10 years
- 1 year of supervisory experience is required
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm.)
- Preferred Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.)
- Preferred Master's in Business Degree (M.B.A.)
- Preferred Master's Degree (M.S.)
- Preferred ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.