Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time
About The Position
The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is a member of the leadership team at an Omnicare pharmacy, supporting long-term care facilities and reporting directly to the General Manager. The PIC develops and implements strategies to promote operational excellence, regulatory compliance, quality, and outstanding customer service. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no weekend or on-call requirements. Omnicare is described as a leading provider of pharmacy services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. This role will be employed by Omnicare and will support its operations as an independent, standalone organization following its sale by CVS Health. The position requires an active pharmacist license in good standing in Montana. A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy is required. One year of management experience as a Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager is preferred. The stated pay range is $56.73 to $90.14 per hour, with the actual offer dependent on factors such as experience, education, and geography.
Requirements
- Active pharmacist license in the state of Montana, in good standing.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy.
- Excellent leadership and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of management experience in a Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager role.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the dispensing pharmacy.
- Monitor industry, regulatory, and compliance developments, including those involving state Boards of Pharmacy, the DEA, and the FDA, and work with the Division Compliance Officer and pharmacy management to address pending regulatory changes.
- Communicate and educate staff about pharmacy-related issues, including regulatory changes and compliance, FDA drug recalls, drug information, sample medications, and investigational studies.
- Implement quality assurance programs to supervise and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care, identify opportunities to improve care, and resolve problems.
- Implement policies and procedures for procurement, storage, security, and disposition of drugs and devices.
- Maintain records of required pharmacist licenses and technician registrations for current staff, as required by state law.
- Respond to the Board of Pharmacy regarding warning notices.
- Implement policies and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of prescription and patient health care information, and ensure employees read, sign, and follow them.
- Ensure the pharmacy complies with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
- Serve as a primary source of information and respond to internal and external customer questions or requests for clarification.
- May perform narcotic-room compliance duties, including reporting periodic controlled-substance self-surveys for prescription accuracy, responding to regulatory surveyor inquiries, contacting physicians to obtain hard copies of prescriptions, and conducting drug recall surveillance and reporting.
- Lead the team and foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
