About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting the world's 200,000+ providers with millions of patients through innovative technology, data, and expertise. With annual revenues exceeding $200 billion, we drive efficiency across the healthcare supply chain while enhancing patient outcomes. Our Health System Pharmacy division delivers customized solutions for hospitals, reducing costs and elevating care quality. At Ridgecrest Hospital in California, Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy operations, ensuring seamless service delivery.

Role Overview

The Director of Pharmacy at Cardinal Health's Ridgecrest Hospital location is a pivotal leadership role overseeing all pharmacy functions. Reporting to senior Cardinal Health leadership, you'll direct operations for this acute care facility, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This full-time, Monday-Friday position offers a standard business hours schedule, financial accountability for the department, and opportunities to build relationships with hospital leaders. With a salary range up to $221,298 USD annually (including upside potential), bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on pharmacy leadership.

Key Responsibilities

As Director of Pharmacy, you'll drive operational excellence and patient safety. Core duties include:

• Managing the full pharmacy budget, including profit and loss responsibility to meet hospital and Cardinal Health goals.
• Participating in hospital committees to advance pharmacy practices and patient care initiatives.
• Leading one-on-one and team meetings for performance reviews, coaching, and staff development.
• Purchasing drugs and supplies aligned with GPO bids and Cardinal Health's best-demonstrated practices.
• Overseeing staffing through hiring, firing, scheduling, and performance management.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating the pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Performing hands-on tasks like filling and taking orders per departmental policies.

Leadership Expectations

At this senior level, you'll manage department operations, supervise professional staff and supervisors, develop policies, ensure guideline adherence, and resolve operational issues with peers, customers, and senior management. Decisions impact short-term processes and outcomes, with a focus on gaining consensus for project success.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel in this role, candidates need:

• A Pharmacy Degree (B.S. or PharmD).
• An active California state pharmacist license (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
• 1-3 years of related experience in inpatient/hospital, LTAC, or rehab environments (highly preferred).
• Prior management experience (highly preferred).
• Infusion clinic experience and 340B programming knowledge (preferred).

Cardinal Health values leaders who maintain a professional presence, foster relationships with clinical and non-clinical hospital leaders, and deliver on shared goals.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health supports your well-being with industry-leading benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan and paid parental leave.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 401k savings plan for long-term financial security.
• myFlexPay for early wage access.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life resources and healthy lifestyle programs.

Bonus eligibility adds to the competitive compensation package, with pay influenced by location, experience, and skills.

Career Growth

Joining Cardinal Health as Director of Pharmacy opens doors to expansive career advancement. Our global network provides pathways into broader pharmacy operations, supply chain leadership, or executive roles across health systems. With ongoing training, mentorship, and exposure to innovative programs like 340B, you'll build expertise that propels your professional journey. Many leaders started in hospital pharmacy and advanced to national oversight positions.

Why Join Us

At Cardinal Health, you're not just managing a pharmacy—you're transforming healthcare delivery at Ridgecrest Hospital. Enjoy a collaborative environment, work-life balance with standard hours, and the stability of a Fortune 500 company. Located in Ridgecrest, CA, this role offers community impact alongside corporate resources. The application window closes 8/30/2025—apply now to secure your future in hospital pharmacy leadership.

Role FAQs

What is the work schedule?

Standard Monday-Friday business hours.

Is relocation assistance available?

Not specified; local candidates preferred for California licensure.

What salary can I expect?

Estimated $134,200 - $221,298 USD yearly, bonus eligible.

Does Cardinal Health sponsor visas?

Must have or obtain CA pharmacist license; no visa sponsorship mentioned.

How does this role support career development?

Through leadership exposure, training, and Cardinal Health's growth opportunities in health system pharmacy.