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Job Details

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new pharmacy location in Clarinda, Iowa, scheduled for Spring 2026! To support this exciting venture, we will be hiring a Pharmacy Director. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please apply today. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to serve the Clarinda community with exceptional pharmaceutical care!

Location: Onsite in Clarinda Iowa

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Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving business goals and metrics for multiple pharmacies

• Responsible for the procurement and dispensing of medications; verifies prescribed medications according to professional standards, facility procedures, and state and federal legal requirements.

• Maintains and manages the Hospital Drug Formulary through the Hospital Medical Staff Committees.

• Maintains the Pharmacy Quality Improvement Program.

• Maintains compliance with all applicable JCAHO Standards.

• Maintains all Pharmacy Operational & Clinical Policies and Procedures.

• Responsible for clinical decision-making aspects of the specialty pharmacy program, when applicable.

• Ensures that qualified clinicians are accountable to the organization for decisions affecting patients.

• Provides guidance for clinical operational aspects of the specialty pharmacy program, when applicable.

• As needed, consults with patients regarding medications or supplies prescribed, including dosage, frequency, specialized requirements and possible drug interactions.

• As needed, works closely with patient in order to answer all questions and/or concerns regarding their prescriptions.

• Reviews activities relative to customer files and contacts, ensuring they are updated as need to comply with current regulations.

• Manages all associate relations functions for the staff pharmacist(s) and pharmacy technicians such as hiring, terminating and performance management.

• Monitors the overall performance of staff members to ensure compliance with policies, practices and approved pharmaceutical dispensing processes.

• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and record keeping.

• Makes recommendations to the manager regarding any changes to operating procedures to facilitate smooth customer service operations.

• Performs prescription verification of unit dose orders, order entry and verification of IV admixtures, providing technical guidance to staff pharmacist(s) and pharmacy technicians.

• Responds to customer inquiries, requests and issues when situations get escalated to a higher level of authority other than on-site manager.

• Provides consulting on pharmaceutical matters to various levels of personnel regarding pharmacy operations.

• Reviews daily reporting and scheduling of hours worked for the staff pharmacist(s) and pharmacy technicians to include sick time, vacation time, personal and holiday time.

• Leads department meetings and in-service training for staff pharmacist(s), pharmacy technicians, nursing and ancillary clinical staff.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires two 2+ years directly related and progressively responsible experience, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory/management role; a Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy; a current, unrestricted pharmacist license through the appropriate state board of pharmacy. Advanced degree, Master's or Pharm.D., and successful completion of an ASHP accredited Residency is strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints

• Strong decision-making skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good analytical skills

• Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction

• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Must have a general knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and automated dispensing solutions

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What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Value Apothecaries Inc