Manager, Pharmacy

Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to coordinate pharmacy operations and clinical pharmacy services throughout the UPMC Behavioral Health Service Line. The Pharmacy Manager is an integral part of the WPH Pharmacy Leadership Team, who sets the standard for excellence in clinical pharmacy practice and operations, pharmacy initiatives and programs, and pharmacy personnel to meet the goals of the department and the organization.

The manager is responsible for fostering growth and development of the pharmacy workforce and advancing and integrating psychiatric pharmacy services across all practice settings. This position affords unlimited opportunities to apply your knowledge, expertise, and experience to assist the Director of Pharmacy in leading the provision of pharmacy care and services within our 255-bed acute psychiatric hospital and approximately 265 inpatient psychiatric beds across UPMC, as well as numerous ambulatory clinics and programs, community mental health centers and crisis services throughout our UPMC Behavioral Health Service Line.

Responsibilities\:

Operational Services

• Oversee design, implementation, and integration of distributive and cognitive pharmacy services.

Collaboration

• Maintain productive relationships with physicians, nurses, and leaders to support clinical goals.

Pharmaceutical Care

• Direct and monitor pharmaceutical care delivery; address patient satisfaction and service gaps.

Staff Leadership

• Lead staffing, scheduling, hiring, mentoring, evaluations, and corrective action.
• Support staff development, education, and participation in departmental programs.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure cost‑effective, standards‑based drug therapy and support quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and current professional competencies.

Research & Advancement

• Promote and participate in research activities that support practice improvement.

Financial Management

• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for drug, service, and personnel costs.