Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management • Jasper, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Pharmacy of Jasper is hiring a Pharmacist In Charge for its satellite pharmacy located inside North West Mental Health Center in Jasper, Alabama. The role supports nurses and home managers serving residential clients, as well as some outpatient clients and clinic injections. It is a one-pharmacist operation without an on-site technician; order-entry support is provided from Birmingham. The position carries PIC responsibilities under Alabama Board of Pharmacy requirements, includes some point-of-sale payment collection, and performs the functions of a staff pharmacist. The schedule may be part-time Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or full-time Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The PIC ensures daily medication dispensing, IV preparation, and compounding operate smoothly and efficiently. The role manages production, workflow, staffing, compliance, controlled substances, training, and pharmacy records, while regularly communicating with the Director, Pharmacy Operations about production, safety, and compliance concerns. The PIC is expected to work on the floor as a scheduled pharmacist among staff at least 75% of the time.

Guardian describes itself as a provider of customized, tech-enabled medication management solutions for healthcare organizations serving seniors and people with complex care needs. The company emphasizes a fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, team-oriented environment, local pharmacy autonomy, innovation, and a culture guided by treating others as one would like to be treated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Unrestricted state pharmacist license.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Quality-minded approach, with motivation to identify errors and ask questions when something appears inaccurate.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of pharmacy operations systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of pharmacist experience, preferably in a high-volume pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily medication dispensing, IV preparation, and compounding functions run smoothly and efficiently.
• Supervise staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and manage daily production so duties are completed on time and delivery schedules are met.
• Ensure workflow processes and staffing support accurate and timely prescription dispensing.
• Perform staff pharmacist responsibilities and work as a scheduled pharmacist on the floor among staff at least 75% of the time.
• Communicate daily with the Director, Pharmacy Operations about issues affecting timely production, safety, or compliance.
• Ensure pharmacy processes and record-keeping systems comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Train newly hired pharmacists.
• Assist the Director, Pharmacy Operations with staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate licensed coverage as required by the Board of Pharmacy.
• Oversee CII ordering, inventory control systems, and dispensing, ensuring compliant record keeping and dispensing.
• Maintain the 797-Compliance program, including training, documentation, and revisions as needed.
• Evaluate workflow and implement changes to improve efficiency, safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Assist with pharmacy student evaluations, assignments, and daily duties.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and functional areas to maintain smooth and efficient workflow, and provide input for Pharmacist, Fulfillment, and Data Entry reviews.
• Perform occasional customer-relations duties as assigned.
• Collect some customer payments at point of sale.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match.
• Multiple health plan options, including copay, FSA-eligible and HSA-eligible plans.
• Wellness Incentive Program.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance.
• Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Vacation benefits based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

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