Retail Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Conroe, Texas

This opportunity is for a dedicated pharmacist to lead as the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for a newly established specialty pharmacy in Lufkin, TX. The role demands a proactive leader with prior outpatient or retail specialty pharmacy and management experience, ready to relocate from Houston, Tyler, or similar areas.


Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to all applicable pharmacy laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA guidelines, and other standards.
• Act as the official PIC, accountable for licensure, controlled substances oversight, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage daily operations, emphasizing accurate dispensing, patient safety, and protocol compliance.
• Develop and enforce policies related to prescription processing, drug storage, and security.
• Lead audits and maintain compliance documentation for regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff to meet quality and continuing education standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient care, formulary management, and medication access.
• Investigate medication-related incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and quality improvement.
• Oversee inventory management, including specialized drug handling and recall procedures.
• Participate in strategic pharmacy growth, service expansion, and value-based care initiatives.
• Provide clinical expertise in patient counseling, therapeutic substitution, and prior authorizations.
• Design and refine workflow processes for prescription management.

Qualifications:

• Licensed pharmacist with a current, unrestricted Texas license eligible for PIC designation.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree.
• Proven leadership experience as PIC or pharmacy manager in outpatient/retail specialty pharmacy settings.
• Skilled in specialty medication benefits, prior authorizations, and patient access solutions.
• Proficient with pharmacy software systems; familiarity with EMR and specialty pharmacy platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication, including composing provider appeal letters.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to teamwork and exceptional patient care.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, hours to be determined.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $135,000 to $150,000.
• Performance bonus, equity stake, and unlimited paid time off.

This direct hire position offers the chance to shape a brand-new specialty pharmacy from the ground up, working closely with specialty care clinics to enhance patient outcomes. If you have the requisite experience and are ready for a challenging leadership role with relocation flexibility, apply now to make a lasting impact in specialty pharmacy care. Please submit your updated resume, skills checklist, one pharmacy manager reference, and a copy of your Texas pharmacist license.