Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager

Global Placement Firm•Galena, IL

6d•$140,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager will lead pharmacy operations at a community-focused healthcare facility in Galena, Illinois. As the founding Pharmacist-in-Charge, this person will establish and oversee pharmacy operations, work directly with healthcare providers, manage pharmacy personnel, and build relationships with patients and clinical partners. The role has significant operational autonomy and responsibility for pharmacy performance, regulatory compliance, patient care, and service development. The position combines pharmacy operations management with clinical services. Responsibilities include managing prescription processing, dispensing, inventory, workflows, and quality assurance; counseling patients and collaborating with providers on medication management; supervising and developing pharmacy staff; and maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, HIPAA, and facility policies. The manager will also serve as the primary pharmacy liaison to the healthcare facility and help expand access to pharmaceutical care. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and a lunch closure from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. There are no evening or weekend shifts, and the pharmacy is closed most federal holidays. Occasional travel may be required. Annual base salary is $140,000–$165,000. Relocation assistance and bonus compensation are not offered. The role includes a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
Active Illinois pharmacist license in good standing.
Minimum of 3–5 years of retail pharmacy management experience.
Strong experience overseeing daily retail or community pharmacy operations.
Demonstrated leadership, personnel management, and operational decision-making capabilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy laws, medication dispensing standards, and regulatory compliance.
Experience supervising pharmacy technicians and managing pharmacy workflows.
Proficiency with pharmacy patient management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to independently manage multiple operational and clinical priorities.
Management experience is required.
Ability to work on-site in Galena, Illinois; the opportunity is not intended for candidates seeking exclusively remote or nonclinical employment.
Candidates must not require employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of professional pharmacist experience.
Five or more years of retail pharmacy management experience.
Previous experience serving as a Pharmacist-in-Charge or Pharmacy Manager.
Experience within a community health center or integrated healthcare environment.
Familiarity with 340B pharmacy programs.
Immunization certification.
Experience launching or establishing new pharmacy operations.
Background in pharmacy growth strategies and healthcare provider relationship management.
Experience supporting community health and population health initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Manage prescription processing, verification, dispensing, inventory control, and medication safety procedures.
Establish and maintain pharmacy workflows, operating procedures, and quality assurance standards.
Monitor pharmaceutical inventory, medication storage, labeling, and expiration dates.
Maintain accurate patient medication profiles, prescription records, and pharmacy documentation.
Use pharmacy patient management systems to support operations and patient care.
Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Provide medication counseling, drug therapy education, and adherence support to patients.
Collaborate with healthcare providers on medication management and therapeutic recommendations.
Support chronic disease management, preventive care, and community health initiatives.
Participate in interdisciplinary clinical discussions and patient care coordination.
Administer immunizations and support vaccination programs when appropriately certified and authorized.
Recruit, onboard, supervise, and manage pharmacy technicians and supporting personnel.
Establish employee schedules and oversee daily staffing requirements.
Provide performance evaluations, professional coaching, and ongoing staff development.
Address operational challenges and personnel concerns in collaboration with senior leadership.
Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional patient service.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.
Maintain adherence to HIPAA requirements, fraud prevention standards, pharmacy practice guidelines, and facility policies.
Maintain dispensing records and regulatory documentation and implement quality assurance measures.
Serve as the primary pharmacy liaison to healthcare providers, clinical staff, and facility administration.
Build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare partners.
Identify opportunities to expand pharmacy services and improve patient access to pharmaceutical care.
Support initiatives to improve patient outcomes and pharmacy performance.
Collaborate with organizational leadership on pharmacy operations, service development, and strategic growth.