Live Where Others Vacation. Work Where You’re Valued. Imagine finishing your day and stepping out your door to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and fly fishing—all within minutes. Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Glenwood Springs offers an unmatched lifestyle with small-town charm, top-rated schools, and easy access to Aspen and Vail. At Valley View Hospital, you’ll pair that lifestyle with a meaningful, high-impact career in an independent health system that prioritizes quality, collaboration, and innovation. Eligible for a Relocation Bonus, for those that qualify (2-year commitment required/Internal candidates not eligible) Position Summary Valley View is seeking 2 Inpatient Pharmacy Managers. The Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager provides comprehensive leadership for both the operational and clinical functions of inpatient pharmacy services in a small rural hospital with advanced clinical care. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient medication distribution and high-quality, evidence-based medication therapy. The position directly manages pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, supports advanced clinical services, and serves as a pharmacy lead for Epic Willow inpatient workflows. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational demands with clinical excellence while supporting education and professional development in a resource-limited environment. Key Responsibilities Pharmacy Operations & Distribution • Oversee daily inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication distribution, sterile compounding, automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances, and inventory management • Ensure compliance with USP <797>/<800>, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations • Lead optimization of medication distribution systems, including ADC configuration, cart fill workflows, and Epic–ADC integration • Oversee drug purchasing, shortage mitigation, medication waste reduction, and budget stewardship • Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with regulatory, safety, and operational best practices • Lead operational quality improvement initiatives and track performance and safety metrics • Provide direct operational support during staffing shortages, off-hours, or high-volume periods Clinical Pharmacy Services • Support inpatient clinical pharmacy services across all service lines to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use • Lead medication safety initiatives, including adverse drug event review, root cause analysis, and process improvement • Support formulary management, medication utilization evaluations, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee activities • Provide hands-on clinical pharmacist support during high-acuity periods or staffing shortages Epic Willow Leadership • Serve as a pharmacy lead for Epic Willow Inpatient, including both operational and clinical workflows • Oversee medication records, order routing, dispense workflows, inventory functionality, and reporting • Lead clinical decision support (CDS), order sets, pharmacist documentation tools, and intervention tracking • Collaborate with IT and clinical stakeholders on Epic upgrades, optimization, and issue resolution • Ensure Epic workflows align with regulatory requirements, patient safety goals, and rural staffing realities Staff Leadership, Education & Development • Directly supervise pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, competency validation, and performance management • Lead initial and ongoing education for pharmacy staff related to operational workflows, clinical protocols, medication safety, and Epic functionality • Promote technician skill advancement and cross-training to support both operational and clinical needs • Support pharmacist professional development, clinical skill advancement, and practice at the top of license • Provide medication-related education to nursing staff, providers, and interdisciplinary teams as needed • Support precepting of pharmacy students, residents, or learners when applicable Collaboration & Communication • Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, quality, supply chain, IT, and hospital leadership to resolve medication-related issues • Serve as the primary point of contact for inpatient medication-use processes • Represent pharmacy leadership on hospital committees and interdisciplinary initiatives Qualifications • PharmD required • Active Pharmacist License in CO/DORA. • Hospital pharmacy experience required; rural hospital experience strongly preferred • Demonstrated leadership in both pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services • Experience managing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists • Epic Willow Inpatient experience strongly preferred • Strong regulatory knowledge, clinical judgment, communication, and teaching skills • BLS - AHA • ACLS - AHA We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States, but we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship. BENEFITS • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents • Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care. • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence. • Tuition Assistance Available • Retirement Plan 401(a) • Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions. • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services • Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s) • Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability. Loan Repayment: Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.