Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care

CVS Health • Raleigh, NC

19h

About The Position

Omnicare, a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities, supports skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following Omnicare’s sale by CVS Health, this role will be employed by Omnicare as an independent, standalone organization and will help shape its future during a period of growth and transformation.

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is a member of the pharmacy leadership team and reports directly to the General Manager. The PIC develops and implements strategies to support operational excellence, compliance, and outstanding customer service at the assigned pharmacy. The role leads a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service, and may also perform duties related to controlled-substance compliance.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in North Carolina in good standing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of management experience as a Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacy Manager, or Supervisor.
• Two years of pharmacist experience in long-term care.
• PharmD preferred.

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 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 pharmacy employees read, sign, and comply with them.
• Ensure the pharmacy complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including accrediting requirements for the practice of pharmacy.
• Serve as a primary information resource and respond to internal and external customer questions or requests for clarification.
• May perform controlled-substance compliance duties, including reporting periodic pharmacy self-surveys for prescription accuracy, responding to and resolving regulatory surveyor inquiries, contacting physicians to obtain hard-copy prescriptions, and conducting drug recall surveillance and reporting.
• Lead 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 to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager