About the role
The pharmacy manager leads and is responsible for the daily operation of a pharmacy. They often have a pharmaceutical education and additional leadership training or equivalent experience. The pharmacy manager ensures that the pharmacy complies with laws and regulations and maintains a high quality of service and advice.Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a pharmacy manager include staff management, budget responsibility, and ensuring good customer service. They are responsible for purchasing, inventory management, and the sale of medicines and other products. The pharmacy manager also works on developing the pharmacy's services and operations.Skills and tools
The pharmacy manager needs good leadership skills, knowledge of medicines and legislation, as well as the ability to manage finances. They often use computer systems for inventory management and customer service. Communication and organizational skills are central to the role of a pharmacy manager. Common competencies demanded by employers are resultatuppföljning, personalansvar and kvalitetsansvar.