Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Leader Rx relief has partnered with a top-tier regional health system in California’s Central Valley to identify an exceptional pharmacy leader. This role directly supports the Director of Pharmacy in orchestrating clinical, technical, and operational excellence across a comprehensive health system. In this position, you will help guide an interprofessional team delivering evidence-informed care across diverse acute care environments—including NICU, PICU, Pediatric Rehab, Oncology, Palliative, Emergency, and complex ambulatory specialty practices. Core Responsibilities Operational Strategy & Department Leadership • Collaborate with executive leadership to implement departmental vision, evaluate productivity metrics, and manage daily hospital pharmacy functions. • Direct and mentor clinical staff, ambulatory specialists, and pharmacy informatics team members. • Serve as an organizational liaison on interdisciplinary committees, quality task forces, and clinical initiatives. Clinical Operations & Protocol Governance • Supervise advanced clinical protocols including anticoagulation management, antibiotic stewardship, renal dosing, IV-to-oral transitions, and TPN formulation. • Oversee specialized pharmacy care for ambulatory clinics across Cardiology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology/CF, Neurology, Rheumatology, and Hematology/Oncology. • Expand and support collaborative practice agreements to elevate medication therapy management. Technology, Data & Regulatory Compliance • Lead pharmacy systems integration, including EHR projects, pharmacy automation platforms, bedside barcode administration, and Charge Master updates. • Utilize departmental data and operational analytics to drive process improvement and workflow efficiencies. • Ensure strict adherence to California State Board of Pharmacy regulations, federal legislation, and institutional Quality Assurance standards. Required Qualifications • Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited program required. Master’s degree (MBA, MPH, or equivalent) and an ASHP-accredited residency are strongly preferred. • Licensure: Active Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. • Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required. • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical or operational pharmacy experience required. 5+ years of progressive leadership and operational mastery preferred. Position Specifications • Placement Agency: Rx relief • Location: Central Valley, CA • Shift Details: Primary Day Shift (8-hour shifts, flexible to accommodate department operations) • Status: Full-Time (100% FTE / 40 hours per week), Exempt • Hourly Pay Range: $83.03 – $120.39 / hour Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $83.00 - $120.00 Per