Pharmacy Manager Jobs in Iowa

What Retail 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.

Retail Pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the correct and safe dispensing of prescription medications to the general public, in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guidelines; may also consult with and advise patients and physicians regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

Cardinal Health operates the outpatient retail pharmacy at Orange City Area Health System. This is a 340B retail pharmacy servicing outpatients of the critical access hospital. The pharmacy averages 120 - 150 prescriptions per day and provides medications for a local LTC facility. Hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 6:30 pm, and Friday 8 am - 5 pm. The retail pharmacy team works closely with the inpatient pharmacy team to provide cross coverage and overall top notch pharmacy patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of manager, this position is responsible for dispensing and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers.
• Maintains open communication and is available to customers and practitioner sites for consultation
• Participates in supervision of technical staff
• Ensure pharmacy is compliant with best practices for 340B contract pharmacies
• Provide professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facility
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy requires, PharmD preferred
• 2 years pharmacy experience preferred
• Pharmacist registration in the state where the position is located
• Immunization Certification or willing to become a certified immunizer within 90 days of hire
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Interpersonal relations and customer service skills
• Multitasking and time management skills
• 340B Experience preferred
May require vendor credentialing

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution

Anticipated salary range: $111,500 - $175,340

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: 10/24/2026 *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.