LTC Lead Pharmacist - Collaborative Pharmacy Services

Kettering Health Network•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

The Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacy Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy team, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This role serves as a liaison between the pharmacy, healthcare providers, and long-term care facilities to optimize patient care and operational efficiency. The LTC Pharmacy Team Leader provides guidance and support to pharmacy staff while implementing quality assurance initiatives and workflow improvements.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the state of practice (or ability to obtain licensure).
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in a pharmacy setting, with at least 2 years in long-term care or a leadership role preferred.
Strong knowledge of long-term care pharmacy regulations, medication therapy management, and automation systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in pharmacy management software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and support staff in the LTC pharmacy.
Ensure the accurate preparation, verification, and dispensing of medications in compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
Monitor workflow processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and patient safety.
Act as a point of contact for long-term care facilities, healthcare providers, and nursing staff to address medication-related concerns and ensure seamless service delivery.
Train, mentor, and evaluate pharmacy team members to foster professional development and maintain high performance.
Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to develop and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices in medication management.
Maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., DEA, HIPAA, CMS, and state board requirements).
Participate in quality assurance programs, medication error prevention initiatives, and staff training sessions.
Oversee inventory management to ensure adequate medication stock while minimizing waste and cost.
Handle escalated issues, resolve operational challenges, and contribute to strategic planning for LTC pharmacy services.
Responsibilities include staffing open shifts, filling in for partial shifts, covering shortages and/or PTO as business dictates.
Must be flexible with schedule in order to fill in during any open hours.
Must have remote access from home and be available to always assist.
Will take an active role in interviewing and training of new employees.
This position will demonstrate up-to-date job knowledge and ability to adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
In addition, this position is responsible for the efficient use of departmental resources.
Other duties as assigned.