Boston Children's Hospital

Supervisor, Outpatient Pharmacy Ops

Boston Children's Hospital$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required; PharmD preferred
  • 3+ years in a hospital outpatient pharmacy, with 1 year in specialty pharmacy
  • Strong knowledge of Epic Willow Ambulatory and 340B program operations
  • Familiarity with URAC/ACHC accreditation and state pharmacy regulations
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Pharmacist license in the state of MA

Responsibilities

  • Supervises retail and specialty pharmacy operations to meet all safety and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborates with pharmacy staff to maintain high-quality dispensing and patient support.
  • Provides direct supervision to pharmacy technicians and support specialists to encourage teamwork.
  • Ensures pharmacy operations continue smoothly in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Oversees accuracy and timeliness in prescription fulfillment and delivery processes.
  • Monitors inventory control and coordinates purchases for optimal operations.
  • Analyzes performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implements solutions.

Benefits

  • Day shift schedule, Monday to Friday with flexibility
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and patient-centered care
  • Opportunities for professional development and training programs
  • Involvement in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
  • Support for compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
Full Job Description
Job Posting Description

Position Summary
The Supervisor, Outpatient Pharmacy Operations will work closely with pharmacy leadership to implement policies, enhance service delivery, and foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and family-centered care. This person will handle day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for Boston Children's Hospital's Outpatient Pharmacy, encompassing both retail and specialty services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervises daily operations for retail and specialty pharmacy teams, ensuring adherence to all regulatory, safety, and hospital standards.
  • Collaborates with pharmacists, technicians, and administrative staff to maintain high-quality standards in dispensing, delivery, and patient support. Coordinates staffing, scheduling, and task assignments to maintain efficient workflow and service coverage.
  • Provides direct supervision to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support specialists, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
  • Provides pharmacist-level operational oversight and coverage for Outpatient Pharmacy operations in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, ensuring continuity of pharmacy leadership, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and operational decision-making across retail and specialty pharmacy services
  • Oversees prescription verification, fulfillment, and delivery processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and patient satisfaction.Ensures safe, efficient, and compliant pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, patient coordination, and staff supervision.
  • Monitors and optimizes inventory control, purchasing, and reconciliation processes in coordination with the Pharmacy Inventory and Logistics Coordinator.
  • Responsible for staffing, workflow optimization, quality assurance, and training across both retail and specialty operations.
  • Supports 340B program compliance, accreditation readiness (URAC, ACHC), and performance improvement initiatives, including collaboration with third-party administrators (TPAs) for split-billing reconciliation and audit readiness.
  • Ensures operational compliance with URAC, ACHC, and Board of Pharmacy standards, participating in accreditation and inspection activities.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs that promote safety and efficiency.
  • Analyzes performance metrics, identifies process improvement opportunities, and implements corrective actions as needed.
  • Participates in hiring, onboarding, and competency evaluations of pharmacy staff.
  • Serves as a liaison between pharmacy leadership, hospital departments, and external partners to coordinate patient and provider needs. Upholds and models BCH's values of respect, teamwork, safety, and family-centered care in all interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred
Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years in a hospital outpatient pharmacy, one year of specialty pharmacy exp required
  • Strong working knowledge of Epic Willow Ambulatory, 340B program operations, and third-party administrator (TPA) platforms required.
  • Familiarity with URAC/ACHC accreditation, USP standards, and state Board of Pharmacy regulations.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows across multiple service lines.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to operational detail.
  • Proficiency with data management, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, compliance, and patient-centered care consistent with Boston Children's Hospital standards.
Licensure:
  • Pharmacist license in the state of MA

Schedule- Mon-Friday day shift - with flexibility

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. Boston Children's Hospital is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric hospital. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 on-staff members of the Institute of Medicine and 9 members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The hospital is also the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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