Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Ideal Candidate
Candidates should have min. 3 years' pharmacy manager experience. Candidate should have previous retail pharmacy experience to be considered.
Please ensure all candidates have an active Pharmacist License within the state of Illinois, we will not consider anyone that is in process of getting their license and or have not received their license.

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
Galena, Illinois
Full-Time

New Pharmacy - 1 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1, Galena, Illinois 61036.

Monday-Friday -9:00AM-5:30PM
Pharmacy will close for lunch-12:30PM-1:00PM
On-Site Parking Available !!!!


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.
Primary Role : Preparing and dispensing appropriate pharmaceuticals to patients, leading a team of pharmacy technicians and managing the overall day-to day pharmacy responsibilities. the The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge.
Essential Job Functions:

• Review and execute provider's prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
• Organize the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
• Maintain full control over medication inventory, stocking and labeling medicine and other products and monitor their condition to prevent expiring or deterioration
• Listen carefully to customers to interpret their needs and issues and offer information and advice.
• Prepare medicine when appropriate using correct dosages and material for each individual patient
• Maintain patient profiles and history of all activities regarding medications dispensed
• Keep abreast and stay current with HIP nd Frauds Waste and Abuse credentialing
• Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures
• Responsible for ensuring that the Pharmacy and its employees are compliant with Federal, State and Local laws regulated
• Ensures that the Pharmacy and its employees are aware and compliant with local facilities policies
• Responsible for directing the daily work of Pharmacy Technicians, this includes providing input into performance evaluations and advising Senior Management of any behavioral and/or performance issues.
• Responsible for managing the Pharmacy Technicians schedules. This includes advising Senior Management of any request for leave of absences or medical accommodations.
• Other duties as necessary

Requirements
Required Education & Skills:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Current License to practice (PharmD) in Pennsylvania
• Excellent oral, written skills

Experience:

• Must have prev. exp. working within retail pharmacy environment
• Must be able to utilize Patient Management System in the Pharmacy
• Min 3-5 years retail pharmacy manager experience

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for prolong periods of time
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Fine Motor Skills

Skills and Certifications

Min. 3-5 years retail pharmacy management exp.
Great leadership, communication and management skills

Recruiter Submission Template -


Full Name:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD): (University + Graduation Year):
Active Illinois Pharmacist License: (Yes/No - License Number & Expiration Date):
Total Pharmacy Experience (Years):
Total Retail Pharmacy Management Experience (Years):
Do you have a minimum of 3-5 years retail pharmacy management experience? (Yes/No - details):
Have you previously worked as a Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager? (Yes/No - details):
Describe your experience supervising pharmacy technicians:
Have you managed pharmacy schedules and performance evaluations? (Yes/No - details):
Experience with Pharmacy Patient Management Systems: (System names + details):
Experience with HIP nd Fraud, Waste & Abuse compliance: (Yes/No - details):
Experience with inventory control and medication expiration management: (Yes/No - details):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Galena, Illinois?