Pharmacist in Charge KS

Balls Foods•Olathe, KS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled, accountable, and patient-focused Pharmacist-in-Charge who is passionate about leading pharmacy operations while delivering exceptional clinical care. In this role, you will take full ownership of the pharmacy-overseeing compliance, team performance, and daily operations while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and service. At Price Chopper, part of the Balls Food Stores family, our pharmacies play a vital role in the communities we serve. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences through quality care, strong leadership, and consistent execution. If you are a leader who thrives on accountability, enjoys developing teams, and is driven to elevate patient care and pharmacy performance, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy
Meets all Kansas State Board of Pharmacy requirements to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge, including acceptance of full legal responsibility for the day-to-day management, compliance, and operation of the pharmacy
Current Immunization Certification (or willingness to obtain within a defined timeframe in accordance with state regulations)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2-4 years of pharmacist experience in a retail pharmacy setting, with demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and personnel management experience

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of pharmacy operations to ensure full compliance with Kansas State Board of Pharmacy regulations, federal laws, and company policies.
Maintains accountability for legal, regulatory, and audit readiness at the store level.
Ensures the safe, accurate, and effective dispensing of medications while upholding the highest standards of clinical care.
Leads efforts in drug utilization review, patient safety, and quality assurance.
Manages, supervises, and develops pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and ancillary personnel.
Responsible for training and performance management, and fostering a collaborative, accountable team environment.
Promotes exceptional patient care through counseling, immunizations, and clinical services while ensuring a positive, patient-centered pharmacy experience.
Accepts full legal responsibility for day-to-day pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with all Kansas and federal regulations.
Interprets, verifies, and evaluates prescription orders for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
Oversees and ensures accurate dispensing, compounding, and labeling of medications and devices.
Conducts and ensures completion of drug utilization reviews (DUR) to identify interactions, contraindications, or therapy concerns.
Provides patient counseling on medications, including proper use, side effects, and adherence.
Administers immunizations and ensures delivery of clinical services such as medication therapy management (MTM).
Enforces policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Oversees controlled substance management, including inventory, documentation, storage, and reporting requirements.
Maintains all required pharmacy records, logs, and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensures readiness for Board of Pharmacy inspections, third party audits and supplier audits.
Trains and develops pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and ancillary personnel.
Provides direct supervision and accountability for all pharmacy personnel and their daily activities.
Manages operational workflow to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations.
Communicates with prescribers and healthcare providers to resolve prescription or therapy-related issues.
Manages inventory, including ordering, receiving, and removing expired or recalled medications.
Ensures proper storage, handling, and security of all medications, including controlled substances and hazardous drugs.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
Ensures adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.
Provides excellent customer service and resolves patient concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Monitors and improves pharmacy workflow, quality, and performance metrics.
Manages technician scheduling and attendance thru the online scheduling tool.
Strives to meet all Profit Center Board (PCB) goals set by management.
Other job duties as assigned.