Pharmacist in Charge

Job Description

Job Description

The Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and regulatory compliance of pharmacy operations. The PIC ensures safe and accurate medication dispensing, high-quality patient care, effective staff management, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and professional standards.

Pharmacy Operations and Leadership

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations, workflow, and staffing.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate pharmacists, technicians, and other personnel.
• Develop and implement pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Promote a professional, collaborative, and patient-centered environment.

Medication Dispensing and Patient Care

• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosing, interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication dispensing.
• Counsel patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence.
• Collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related concerns.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws, Board of Pharmacy requirements, DEA regulations, and HIPAA.
• Maintain required licenses, permits, records, and documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and medication safety initiatives.
• Ensure proper medication storage, labeling, handling, and disposal.

Controlled Substances and Inventory Management

• Oversee controlled substance ordering, storage, dispensing, reconciliation, and recordkeeping.
• Monitor for discrepancies, diversion, and unauthorized access; report losses as required.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, expiration dates, recalls, and appropriate storage conditions.
• Coordinate with wholesalers and vendors while minimizing waste and unnecessary costs.

Staff Development and Business Management

• Ensure staff competency and compliance with policies and authorized scopes of practice.
• Maintain accurate prescription, patient, inventory, and regulatory records.
• Monitor operational performance, expenses, billing accuracy, and insurance claims.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and communicate operational and compliance matters to management.

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, as permitted by state licensing requirements.
• Current, active pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Eligibility to serve as PIC under applicable state laws.
• Prior pharmacy experience; supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, controlled substances, medication safety, and pharmacy operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and electronic prescription processing.