Professional Resume Template for

Pharmacy Manager

Elena R. Sterling

Denver, CO

(303) 555-0142

elena.sterling@email.com

linkedin.com/in/elena-sterling | elenasterling-rx.com

Professional Summary

Compliance-focused Pharmacy Manager with 6 years of experience directing high-volume retail and clinical pharmacy operations. Expertise includes managing inventory valuation up to $850K, controlled substance auditing under DEA guidelines, and staff training. Successfully reduced medication dispensing errors by 32% and increased clinical services revenue by 24% through targeted immunizations and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) initiatives. Oversee cross-functional teams of pharmacists and technicians to ensure regulatory compliance. Proficient with PioneerRx, PrimeRx, Datarithm, and C2 Keep.

Work Experience

Pharmacy Manager — Apex Care Pharmacy

Denver, CO | January 2023 – Present

  • Led daily operations for a pharmacy filling 450+ prescriptions daily, improving script processing speed by 19% using PioneerRx workflow automation while maintaining a 99.99% dispensing accuracy rate.
  • Optimized inventory control processes for a stock value of $850,000 using Datarithm, decreasing annual drug waste and expired medication losses by 22% across all departments.
  • Audited controlled substance logs weekly under strict DEA guidelines, preventing discrepancies and securing a 100% compliance score during 2 consecutive state board of pharmacy inspections.
  • Mentored and trained a staff of 6 pharmacy technicians and 2 junior pharmacists, which reduced employee turnover by 30% and increased immunization certification rates by 40%.

Staff Pharmacist — Centennial Health Center

Aurora, CO | August 2020 – December 2022

  • Dispensed 180+ medication orders per shift for a 250-bed healthcare facility, reducing average order-to-delivery turnaround time by 14 minutes using McKesson EnterpriseRx.
  • Coordinated clinical Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services for 50+ patients weekly via OutcomesMTM, reducing 30-day patient readmission rates by 14%.
  • Administered over 1,200 seasonal immunizations and clinical vaccines, contributing directly to a 24% year-over-year increase in pharmacy clinical services revenue.
  • Resolved 150+ potential drug-drug interactions and prescription dosage anomalies annually, utilizing electronic health record systems to alert and consult with prescribing physicians.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy · Aurora, CO · 2020

Skills

Pharmacy operations, Inventory management, DEA compliance, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Immunization administration, Patient counseling, Clinical auditing, PioneerRx, PrimeRx, Datarithm, C2 Keep, Pyxis, McKesson EnterpriseRx

Projects

PioneerRx System Migration

Role: Project Lead

Tools: PioneerRx, Microsoft Teams, Excel

Managed the 4-week transition of pharmacy software and patient records for 12,000+ files with zero downtime, completing the deployment 4 days early.

MTM Outreach Program Launch

Role: Clinical Coordinator

Tools: OutcomesMTM, PrimeRx

Designed and implemented a patient outreach workflow that increased MTM completion rates from 55% to 88% over 6 months, generating $28,000 in clinical revenue.

Certifications

  • Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (2020)
  • Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (2022)
  • Immunization Administration Certificate - American Pharmacists Association (APhA) (2020)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Provided free health screenings and immunizations at regional community clinics (2021-present)
  • Availability: 3 weeks notice

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Pharmacy Manager

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$115,000

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$165,000

Avg:

$140,000

Growth Outlook:

The employment of Pharmacy Managers is projected to grow steady at 5% over the next decade, driven by an aging US population requiring complex drug therapies. While retail pharmacy positions are stabilizing, high-demand settings include hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty pharmacies. Automation and AI tools are expected to handle routine packaging and administrative audits, allowing managers to dedicate more time to clinical patient care and staff supervision. Consequently, candidates with strong management and clinical credentials will find robust career opportunities.

5% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Active Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license in the state of practice with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree || Proven experience managing day-to-day operations and staff workflows in a retail or clinical pharmacy setting || Deep understanding of federal and state pharmacy regulations, including DEA, HIPAA, and FDA guidelines || Proficiency in inventory optimization and cost control using pharmacy management software like Datarithm || Demonstrated ability to perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and clinical patient consultations || Experience directing vaccination programs and administering clinical immunizations safely || Expertise in controlled substance auditing, documentation, and reconciliation processes || Strong leadership skills to recruit, train, mentor, and schedule pharmacy technicians and staff || Hands-on experience with modern pharmacy management software such as PioneerRx, PrimeRx, or EnterpriseRx || Capability to resolve insurance claim rejections, prior authorizations, and billing discrepancies

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