Pharmacist for Nursing Home' Pharmacy

Job Description Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) – Long-Term Care Pharmacy

SpecialtyRx is a dedicated Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy serving skilled nursing and assisted living communities. We are proud to provide personalized service, clinical excellence, and operational reliability to our partner facilities.

As we expand into Morton Grove, IL , we’re seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)to lead this exciting new venture.

The Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)is a hands-on management position responsible for overseeing all aspects of pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving performance, quality, and exceptional service in long-term care pharmacy.

The PIC will serve as a working leader and will be actively involved in pharmacy operations, including order review, verification, dispensing, staff supervision, and clinical support. This is a new start-up pharmacy location for the region , providing the opportunity to help build and establish the operation from the ground up.

The PIC will report directly to the Director of Pharmacy Operations .

Oversee daily pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations and SOPs.

Serve as a working leader by actively participating in order review, verification, and dispensing processes.

Communicate with facility staff, physicians, and nurses to resolve medication-related issues and provide clinical recommendations.

Supervise, train, and support pharmacy staff while fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and teamwork.

Maintain and update patient profiles, including medical history and relevant clinical data.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure the pharmacy remains prepared for audits and regulatory inspections.

Help establish operational workflows, procedures, and best practices for the new Morton Grove location.

5–10 years of pharmacy experience in hospital, retail, or long-term care settings.

• Prior Long-Term Care pharmacy experience strongly preferred .
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems; Previous pharmacy start-up experience preferred .
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new LTC pharmacy operation in Morton Grove .

Hands-on leadership position with the ability to establish processes and build a strong pharmacy team.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment rooted in community care.

Opportunity to work closely with skilled nursing and assisted living partners.

Be part of a growing organization that values innovation, compassion, quality, and teamwork .

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We recruit, hire, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you're a forward-thinking pharmacist ready to take a leadership role and help build a new Long-Term Care pharmacy operation in Morton Grove, IL .