St. Luke's Health System

Manager, Pharmacy Inpatient & Infusion

St. Luke’s Health System – Elmore Medical Center
Mountain Home, Idaho
Full-Time | Onsite | Leadership Role

Overview

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a dynamic and clinically strong Manager, Pharmacy Inpatient & Infusion to lead pharmacy operations at Elmore Medical Center in Mountain Home, Idaho. This leader is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and effective preparation and distribution of medications across inpatient and infusion services.

This role provides operational oversight for a small hospital setting (<100 beds) and plays a critical part in advancing medication-use outcomes, regulatory compliance, and clinical pharmacy services. The Pharmacy Manager serves as both a strategic leader and hands-on clinician, supporting high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Clinical Leadership

• Provide day-to-day oversight of inpatient and infusion pharmacy operations.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient preparation, verification, and distribution of medications.
• May function as a pharmacist in daily operations, performing clinical and dispensing duties as needed.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and provide leadership to pharmacists in patient care activities.
• Oversees long-term care (LTC) consulting services, including medication regimen reviews and regulatory compliance.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and technicians.
• Select, develop, and evaluate team members to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Provide ongoing education, training, and performance feedback.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain adherence to medication safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Strategy, Finance & Operations

• Assist in the development and administration of departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets effectively.
• Lead initiatives to improve medication-use outcomes through clinical services, staffing optimization, and technology.
• Coordinate implementation of strategic goals, projects, and programs impacting pharmacy services.

Collaboration & System Integration

• Partner with hospital leadership to optimize pharmacy services and patient care delivery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
• Participate in system-wide initiatives aligned with St. Luke’s Health System goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited pharmacy program (PharmD or equivalent required)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy experience
• Leadership experience preferred
• MBA or completion of a Pharmacy Residency may substitute for 2 years of experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Pharmacist License in the state of Idaho (or eligibility for licensure)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through: 
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • American Safety and Health Institute

Why St. Luke’s

St. Luke’s Health System is Idaho’s largest healthcare provider and a nationally recognized leader in patient-centered care. At Elmore Medical Center, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change in a close-knit hospital environment while benefiting from the resources and support of a system-wide network.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.