Pharmacist In Charge

PharMerica•North Valley, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist In Charge in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for its closed-door pharmacy team. The role serves the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some weekends and nights as needed. The Pharmacist In Charge ensures compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations, oversees pharmacy staff and operational responsibilities, supports clinical care, and works with pharmacy management to improve daily operations and quality. The role responds to pharmaceutical inquiries, maintains accurate patient records and communications, and safeguards the handling of medications and biological products. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides pharmacy care through local teams serving skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and other care settings. Its services include long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy, supported by technology and regulatory expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent).
Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice.
Demonstrated pharmacy experience.
In-depth knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations related to long-term care.
Familiarity with pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.
Proficiency with computers, including pharmacy management systems.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Goal-oriented and self-motivated.
Collaborative team player.
Excellent customer service orientation.
Effective oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
Experience in long-term care pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
Supervise and direct pharmacy staff in operational areas, including scheduling, purchasing, and clinical responsibilities.
Collaborate with pharmacy management on daily operations and quality improvement or cost-containment strategies.
Provide clinical and technical support to pharmacy and regional staff.
Respond accurately and promptly to pharmaceutical inquiries from customers and internal staff, interpreting clinical needs and providing expert advice.
Maintain comprehensive patient records, including medical history, lab data, and concurrent medications, including over-the-counter and alternative therapies.
Document communications with healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers in the pharmacy system.
Maintain documentation needed to meet regulatory and corporate policy requirements.
Enforce safe practices for procuring, storing, distributing, and disposing of medications and biological products.
Document communications and clinical interventions in patient medical records, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the pharmacy team and patient care goals.