Pharmacist in Charge

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Home Infusion Specialist

Location: Los Gatos, CA (On-site)

Compensation: $180,000-$230,000 Base Salary (negotiable)

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Opportunities

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) oversees all aspects of pharmacy operations, ensuring the delivery of top-quality patient care while strictly adhering to industry regulations and standards. This role serves as the clinical and operational leader for a specialized home infusion pharmacy, managing compliance, sterile compounding, patient care coordination, and team development.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in home infusion therapies, a deep mastery of sterile compounding standards, and a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations & Compliance

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring all workflows and practices line up with state and federal regulations.

• Ensure the pharmacy and its staff strictly adhere to all guidelines and best practices specific to home infusion therapies.

• Manage pharmacy inventory, guaranteeing the proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications and supplies.

• Direct all record-keeping, documentation, and periodic audits to maintain compliance and high-quality care.

• Oversee all aspects of sterile compounding operations, including formulation, preparation, packaging, and labeling.

Patient Care & Clinical Collaboration

• Oversee the preparation and dispensing of medications, ensuring absolute accuracy and safety.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to customize and optimize medication regimens for patients receiving home infusion therapies.

• Provide medication therapy management, patient counseling, and clinical education related to home infusion treatments.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, train, and mentor pharmacy staff to ensure a cohesive, efficient, and accountable team environment.

• Promote continuous learning, keeping the team updated on the latest home infusion therapies and technologies.

• Address staff concerns, conflicts, or performance issues in a timely, fair, and professional manner.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

• Represent the organization in professional and industry forums, sharing clinical knowledge and networking with peers in the home infusion space.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensure: A valid, active Pharmacist license in the state of California.

• Experience: Extensive experience (5+ years preferred) specifically in the home infusion pharmacy space.

• Clinical Standards: Thorough understanding and practical application of USP and USP standards for sterile compounding.

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities with direct experience managing a pharmacy team.

• Regulations: Strong, up-to-date knowledge of California state and federal pharmacy regulations.

• Core Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.