Pharmacist in Charge - Retail Pharmacy

Description

Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you a dedicated pharmacist who values patient-centered care, professional collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community? Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to oversee the safe, effective, and compliant daily operations of our Retail Pharmacy.

This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on pharmacy practice with professional leadership, staff support, and continuous improvement while working collaboratively with a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.

Pay Range: $119,246.40-$172,556.80 Annually 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Requirements

Position Summary:

The Pharmacist-in-Charge is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight of the Retail Pharmacy, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, maintaining high standards of medication safety, and supporting efficient pharmacy workflows. The PIC serves as a key resource for pharmacy staff and works closely with the Director of Pharmacy and other healthcare professionals to promote quality care, operational effectiveness, and a positive patient experience. 

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Oversee daily retail pharmacy operations to promote safe, accurate, and efficient prescription services.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Support pharmacy inspection readiness, regulatory audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance and support to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, cashiers, and other pharmacy personnel.
• Promote staff education, competency development, required training, and professional licensing compliance.
• Evaluate and improve pharmacy workflows, procedures, prescription packaging, and medication delivery processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient safety, operational efficiency, service quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with acute care clinical pharmacists and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
• Monitor medication pricing, reimbursement trends, and operational needs; communicate recommendations and concerns to the Director of Pharmacy.
• Support patient-centered service initiatives and ensure pharmacy services are accessible, respectful, and responsive to the needs of the community.

Minimum Required Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy with a Bachelor’s or PharmD degree. Preferred ASHP Accredited PGY1 Practice/Community and PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency training program. At least five years of retail pharmacy patient care and orders management experience or completion of a PGY2 residency training program or combination of ambulatory patient care and residency training.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge and skills related to computerized pharmacy systems, special prescription delivery systems, third party payor and fiscal reimbursement knowledge related to ambulatory care practices.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge in financial management; knowledge of practices and procedures for planning and formulating budgets and monitoring related expenses.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of retail pharmacy operations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.

• Ability to react to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.:

Why Join Our Team?

At Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, you can contribute to a healthcare organization dedicated to serving its community. As Pharmacist-in-Charge, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in medication safety, patient experience, pharmacy operations, and collaboration across healthcare services.

If you are a pharmacist who values professional accountability, teamwork, and community-focused care, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. Join SPHRC and help us deliver safe, reliable, and compassionate pharmacy services to our community.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

· Cafeteria Meal Discount

Full-time positions are eligible for:

· Medical benefits including telehealth options (Employer pays 79% of benefit cost)

· Dental and vision benefits

· Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid)

· Supplemental Life/AD&D

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability (employer paid)

· Critical Illness Insurance

· Accident Insurance

· Identity protection

· Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.