What Pharmacy Operations Management 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.
Pharmacy Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Pharmacy Operations function.
This position is located at the La Vergne Specialty Pharmacy
Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:30 PM -10:00 PM (Hours subject to change based on business demands)
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team across data entry, order verification, and fulfillment processes.
Provide direct support to clinicians, resolving order-related inquiries and ensuring timely medication delivery.
Partner with dialysis clinics to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes through streamlined pharmacy operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency and service quality.
Qualifications
4-8 years of experience in a pharmacy environment, preferred
Selected individual may or may not be a pharmacist; however, the candidate must be able to register with the State of Tennessee
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Pharmacy Technician registration in the start of TN
National pharmacy technician certification preferred
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
Make decisions that 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
Directly lead a team of pharmacy technicians and shippers; Indirectly lead a team of pharmacists
Anticipated salary range: $67,500-$86,670
Bonus eligible: No
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: 08/22/2026*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.
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Skills Required
- 4-8 years of experience in a pharmacy environment
- Ability to register with the State of Tennessee
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- Pharmacy Technician registration in the state of Tennessee
- National pharmacy technician certification
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.







