Boston Children's Hospital

Supervisor, Outpatient Pharmacy Ops

Boston Children's Hospital  •  $149k - $239k/yr  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$149073.60-$238524.00 Annual

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Pharmacy

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Boston Children's Hospital

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, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.)

We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations.

Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
1869
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