Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

August 19, 2025

Department:

34007800 Pharmacy Services

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Manager to help lead our team of clinical pharmacists and staff in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a hospital environment. This leadership role blends operational management with a strong clinical presence, including active participation in interdisciplinary care teams.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, passionate about improving patient outcomes through safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy. You’ll champion clinical initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and cultivate a culture of excellence across inpatient pharmacy services.

Key Position Details:

• Pharmacy Clinical Manager role will oversee several clinical areas within the hospital
• Board certification preferred
• Full time position
• 8-hour, day shifts
• Participate in an on-call weekend rotation

Job Description:

Leads pharmacy operations and clinical services as assigned. Coordinates pharmacy personnel and practice for medication management systems, safety, regulatory and quality to ensure that optimal patient care is provided to patients and customers. Manages, coordinates and develops pharmacy staff, financial resources through program development; staff recruitment; hiring, supervision and evaluation of staff; development and monitoring of departmental budgets; performance improvement and competency activities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical and operational performance.
  • Identifies and implements systems to support safe and appropriate medication use consistent with professional standards.
    ◦ Ensures medications are assessed and monitored.
  • Develops and implements department policies and procedures.
  • Develops and implements new programs to support patient clinical outcomes.
  • Ensures medications are being dispensed accurately and appropriately.
  • Directs drug utilization and optimization initiatives.
  • Provides oversight or contributes to the maintenance of adequate pharmacy inventory and works to identify alternatives as needed.
  • Contributes to development and implementation of quality and performance improvement plans.
  • May coordinate departmental purchasing of routinely used supplies as well as capital expenditures.
  • May provide oversight of controlled substance monitoring and risk reduction strategies.
  • May provide or coordinate programs to provide medication education and drug information to patients, pharmacy staff, and other hospital staff.
  • May provide oversight/direction for use and maintenance of department technology.
  • Represents pharmacy on multidisciplinary committees at local level.
  • Contributes clinical and/or operational leadership towards system pharmacy work.
  • May oversee clinical and operational performance at multiple pharmacy locations.
  • May develop and implement strategies in support of Allina’s 340B program in partnership with system and site pharmacy leadership.
• Management of staff.
  • Performance management of employee, including performance reviews.
  • Hires and onboards new employees.
  • Trains, orients and maintains competencies for employees.
  • Maintains or delegates scheduling and time off approval.
  • Maintains optimal staffing.
  • Responsible for engagement of employees and contributing to annual department-wide engagement plan.
  • May be responsible for implementing and negotiating labor contract requirements and works with labor representatives to maintain positive relationships.
  • May serve as primary preceptor for Pharmacy Resident and Pharmacy Students.
  • May oversee management of staff at multiple pharmacy locations.
• Financial management.
  • Assists in developing and monitoring departmental budgets.
  • Reviews financial reports and completes analyses as needed.
  • Initiates cost reduction measures where appropriate.
  • May oversee financial management at multiple pharmacy locations.
  • Manages pharmacy staff productivity.
  • May oversee Allina’s 340B program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or
• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree Doctor of Pharmacy
• 2 to 5 years of pharmacist experience
• 2 to 5 years of health system pharmacy leadership experience for hospital and retail/outpatient for outpatient

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency and/or Fellowship
• Master's degree Master's in business or health care related area
• Completion of a HSPAL Residency

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the State of MN upon hire
• Licensed Pharmacist - WI Board of Pharmacy required if working in the State of WI upon hire
• If working within the System Care Management Advanced Care Team, a valid Driver's license required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid DL in their state of residence

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $69.90 to $96.71 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.