Pharmacist in Charge, Retail

Bayfront Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) oversees daily operations in a retail or outpatient pharmacy setting, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of pharmaceutical care. As the on-site clinical and operational lead, the PIC supervises pharmacy staff, manages inventory, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides direct patient care. The role is pivotal in upholding patient safety, operational integrity, and customer service standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
Valid Florida pharmacist license, renewed every two years, is required.
Two years of experience in retail or outpatient pharmacy is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records is required.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including DEA and Florida Board of Pharmacy standards.
Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
Oversee prescription processing, medication dispensing, and inventory management.
Ensure accuracy and safety in pharmacy activities.
Monitor and report medication safety, adverse events, and quality assurance metrics.
Supervise pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff, including scheduling, hiring, training, task delegation, and performance evaluation.
Provide daily leadership and mentorship to support safe and compliant operations.
Implement training and development for site staff and support ongoing education and skill-building.
Provide direct patient care, including medication therapy management and counseling; resolve medication-related issues and collaborate with providers to optimize therapy.
Implement and monitor quality and safety initiatives, participate in adverse drug reaction (ADR) and drug utilization evaluation (DUE) programs, and support continuous improvement.
Manage ordering, receiving, storage, and returns of medications and supplies.
Ensure proper handling of controlled substances and compliance with inventory-control documentation.
Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally and promptly.
Maintain accurate records of pharmacy transactions, patient interactions, and regulatory documentation.
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, Orlando Health policies and procedures, and licensing requirements.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
Participate in pharmacy meetings, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Engage in community outreach, health education, and wellness initiatives as appropriate.
Support implementation of new pharmacy programs and services.