Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is responsible for preparing and dispensing medications while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. This role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on retail pharmacy management experience. The PIC will lead pharmacy technicians, manage inventory, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and execute provider prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality
• Dispense medications using correct dosage, formulation, and labeling
• Organize pharmacy operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain full control of medication inventory, including stocking, labeling, and expiration monitoring
• Maintain and update patient medication profiles and dispensing history
• Counsel patients by listening carefully to needs and providing medication guidance
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) requirements
• Ensure pharmacy and staff compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with local facility policies and procedures
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians, including:
• Daily workflow direction
• Scheduling
• Performance feedback and evaluations
• Escalation of behavioral or performance concerns to Senior Management
• Utilize pharmacy patient management systems effectively
• Perform additional duties as required to support pharmacy operations

Required Education & Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License in the State of Illinois (Required at time of submission — no pending licenses)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management capabilities

Required Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of retail pharmacy management experience
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience utilizing pharmacy patient management systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Frequent use of hands to handle tools, medications, and equipment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Manager / Pharmacist in Charge
• Strong retail pharmacy background
• Proven ability to lead and manage pharmacy staff
• Detail-oriented with strong regulatory and compliance focus