Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Guardian Pharmacy Services•Englewood, CO

3d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Guardian Pharmacy of Englewood, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Englewood, Colorado. Why Guardian Pharmacy of Englewood? We're reimagining medication management and transforming care. Who We Are and What We're About: Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you. Are you a seasoned pharmacist ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise truly makes a difference? We are seeking a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to lead operations for a growing Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy supporting assisted living and long-term care communities across Colorado. In this role, you'll combine clinical oversight with operational leadership, guiding a dedicated pharmacy team while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient pharmacy services for vulnerable patient populations. Ensures that daily medication dispensing function runs smoothly and efficiently. Actively communicates with the Director, Pharmacy Operations to identify and resolve production-related issues in a timely fashion. Ensures that the pharmacy is compliant with all State and Federal laws and regulations, as well as performs all the functions of a staff pharmacist. Oversees controlled substances and is responsible to the State Board of Pharmacy for Compliance with Regulations and Statutes. Guardian Pharmacy Services is one of the largest and most innovative long-term care pharmacy companies in the U.S. Our nationwide network of locally operated pharmacies delivers customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, Guardian is redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. For more information, please visit www.guardianpharmacy.com Guardian Pharmacy Services is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons, without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Guardian Pharmacy takes reasonable steps to protect personal information of applicants. As part of our interview and hiring process, Guardian will never ask for financial, banking, or other personal identity information via phone, email, or chat nor would we ask that you purchase equipment or gift cards as part of the hiring process. All steps in the hiring process, including interviews, will be conducted by a Guardian employee or an approved vendor. Although we may use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, other similar communication platforms, we do not conduct interviews solely via the chat function in those platforms.

Requirements

Active Colorado Pharmacist License (required)
Proven leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
A commitment to high-quality patient care and operational excellence
Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
Leadership - ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
State Pharmacist License required without restrictions
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Excellent computer skills, including pharmacy operations system knowledge

Nice To Haves

Previous Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) experience preferred
Long-Term Care pharmacy experience strongly preferred
5+ years pharmacist experience preferred, preferably in high-volume pharmacy

Responsibilities

Supervises the Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and manages daily production to ensure all duties are completed in a timely fashion to meet delivery schedules
Ensures workflow processes and staffing are designed to support accurate and timely prescription dispensing
Fully competent and able to perform Staff Pharmacist responsibilities; work as a scheduled pharmacist on the floor among the staff at least 75% of the time
Communicates regularly on a daily basis with the Director, Pharmacy Operations regarding issues or concerns that impact timely production, safety, or compliance
Ensures that pharmacy processes and record keeping systems are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
Ensures that newly hired Pharmacists are trained
Assists the Director, Pharmacy Operations in staffing/scheduling to ensure appropriate licensed coverage as required by Board of Pharmacy
Oversees all CII ordering, inventory control systems, and dispensing to ensure proper record keeping and dispensing within State and Federal regulations
Maintains 797-Compliance program to include proper training, documentation and program revision as necessary
Evaluate workflow processes and implement changes as necessary to achieve greater efficiency, safety and/or regulatory compliance
Assist with pharmacy student evaluations, assignments and daily duties
Work collaboratively with other supervisors/functional areas to keep work flowing smoothly and efficiently; provides input for Pharmacist, Fulfillment and Data Entry reviews
Occasional customer relations duties as assigned
Special projects or other duties as assigned
Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed