Pharmacy Manager

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Clinical Pharmacy Manager with Portsmouth Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary 

The pharmacy clinical manager will be responsible for oversight of daily clinical pharmacist responsibilities, implementation and oversight of clinical programs and corporate/division initiatives. This position collaborates with other disciplines to maintain formulary compliance, leads Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee functions, and serves as a drug information resource. The pharmacy clinical manager is also the residency program director for the PGY1 Portsmouth Regional Hospital residency program. 

• Develop appropriate, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy protocol/policies.
• Provide oversight and direction of the PGY1 pharmacy residency program.
• Maintain a cost-effective formulary system and coordinates the pharmacy and therapeutic committee.
• Coordinate the selection and safe use of alternative medications in response to medication shortages.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and collaborate with other departments to improve quality of patient care and ensure patient safety.
• Liaison with the Medical Staff Office and Graduate Medical Education (GME) program to develop physician communications and education.
• Develop, manage, and mentor antimicrobial management program (AMP)
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the department. Collect and analyze data and maintain documentation of all clinical activities.
• Assist in the training and professional development of staff pharmacists, residents, technicians, nursing and medical staff.
• Support participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds and the delivery of clinical pharmaceutical care to the hospital.
• Supervise and assist clinical pharmacist staff effectively.
• Perform annual performance evaluations on direct reporting staff, including coaching and/or improvement plans when necessary.
• Establish productive, collaborative relationships with staff members, physicians, nurses, and within the community.
• Participate in community educational programs as necessary and contribute to the advancement of the profession through publications or presentations at local, state, national journals, and meetings.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacy experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist required
• Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program preferred
• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification preferred
• Previous experience in a pharmacy management or supervisory role preferred

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Manager opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.