Pharmacist in Charge, Retail

Orlando Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) oversees daily operations in a retail or outpatient pharmacy, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant 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 position supports patient safety, operational integrity, and customer service. This is a variable full-time position in the Pharmacy department at 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, Florida. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including DEA and Florida Board of Pharmacy standards, and serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
Oversee prescription processing, medication dispensing, inventory management, and the accuracy and safety of pharmacy activities.
Monitor and report medication safety, adverse events, and quality assurance metrics.
Supervise pharmacists, technicians, interns, and support staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, task delegation, and performance evaluation.
Provide leadership and mentorship to support safe, compliant operations and staff development.
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 continuous improvement efforts.
Manage ordering, receiving, storage, and returns of medications and supplies; ensure proper controlled-substance handling and inventory-control documentation.
Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally and promptly.
Maintain accurate records of pharmacy transactions, patient interactions, and regulatory documentation; ensure required reporting and adherence to licensing requirements.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Maintain regular, 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.