What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health
Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary
Cardinal Health currently Manages the Pharmacy within the Cumberland Medical Center and we are hiring for a full time Clinical Pharmacy Manager.

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager creates continuing education programs for the pharmacy and/or the hospital, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. This job also promotes a model of continuous learning through participation in education, consultation, role modeling and research and evaluates medicine utilization patterns with the objective to develop pharma-economic initiatives to improve cost containment. In accordance with regulations, the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, collaborates with other members of the health care team and uses clinical judgment skills to assess, monitor, detect usage of medicines and takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications associated with specific health problems and/or medical treatment. Additionally, this job develops, implements and maintains documentation to record statistics.

Responsibilities

Creates continuing education programs within area of pharmacy and/or hospital, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and promotes a model of continuous learning through participation in education, consultation, role modeling and research. Development of programs include: Treatment guides, therapeutically exchanges, formulary related programs and other as requested by pharmacy legislation.

Evaluates medicine utilization patterns to develop pharma-economic initiatives with the goal to improve utilization of medicines and cost containment in accordance with regulations, collaborates with other members of the health care team and uses clinical judgment skills to monitor usage of medicines.

Takes appropriate action to prevent potential physiological complications associated with specific health problems and/or medical treatment. Develops implements and maintain documentation to record statistics.

Provides clinical advice to pharmacy personnel to optimize therapies on patients and/or offer cost efficient alternatives.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.

Licensed, “good standing” pharmacist in the state of Tennessee or ability to obtain required.

Prior inpatient, hospital or clinical experience.

8+ years of experience preferred.

Board Certification(s) preferred.

Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency and/or fellowship preferred.

Ability to see, hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

Excellent planning, organizing and leadership skills.

Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills.

May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.

Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.

Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope.

Projects may have significant and long-term impact.

Provides solutions which may set precedent.

Independently determines method for completion of new projects.

Receives guidance on overall project objectives.

Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated salary range: $119,800 - $179,655.

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 09/14/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.