Lead Pharmacist

About the Job

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Competitive Pay | Stable Schedule | Career Growth

SpecialtyRx is not your average Long-Term Care pharmacy - we're a fast-growing team dedicated to delivering personalized, top-tier pharmaceutical care to long-term care facilities and assisted living communities. If you're looking to level up your career, earn a competitive salary and benefits package, and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment, this is the role for you!

Position Overview:

The Lead Pharmacist plays a key leadership role in overseeing second-shift operations, ensuring workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and timely medication delivery. This position supports and guides the pharmacy team while maintaining the highest standards of clinical accuracy and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations:

• Support the team in ensuring the nightly run is completed and dispatched on time.
• Oversee second-shift workflow and confirm assigned tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor the Rx Now queue to ensure timely processing.
• Ensure E-kits are checked and addressed as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for second shift and communicate issues or escalations to management.
• Assist with prioritizing workflow and supporting team members as needed.
• Ensure phone calls, messages, and internal communications are responded to promptly.

Clinical & Compliance:

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration.
• Ensure dispensed medications are correctly prepared, verified, supplied, and labeled.
• Supervise the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and healthcare team members regarding medication-related inquiries.
• Make therapy recommendations to physicians and facility staff when appropriate.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate customer databases, including medical history, clinical, and laboratory data.

Qualifications:

• Active Pharmacist license with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (required).
• Prior Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Previous second-shift or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Computer literate; knowledge of FrameworkLTC system a plus.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday.
• 4:30 PM - 1:00 AM.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience).
• Stable, consistent schedule.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training.
• Advancement opportunities.

EEO Statement:

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

SpecialtyRx is proud to be a beacon for inclusion, collaboration and diversity. Everyone cares in the same language, and we draw from each community to be for each community.Interested in becoming part of our dynamic team? We'd love to hear from you.