Lead Pharmacist in Charge — Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Pharmerica; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA & FSA

Tuition discounts

401(k)

PTO

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Pharmacist In Charge for a full-time, non-retail role within our long-term care and senior living pharmacy operations. You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operations and patient care quality.

Join a national network with local team support, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance. Competitive benefits include health, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent) required.
• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated pharmacy experience in a professional setting.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy laws and both federal and state regulations for long-term care.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.
• Proficiency in computer use, including pharmacy management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
• Supervise and direct pharmacy staff in scheduling, purchasing, and clinical responsibilities.
• Collaborate with pharmacy management to implement efficient daily operations and quality improvement or cost containment strategies.
• Provide clinical and technical support to pharmacy and regional staff, fostering a team-based care model.
• Respond promptly and accurately 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 OTC and alternative therapies).
• Accurately document all communications with healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers in the pharmacy system.
• Secure and maintain necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and corporate policies.
• Enforce safe practices for the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications and biological products.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the pharmacy team and patient care goals.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Regulatory knowledge

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Long-term care knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

PharmD

Active license

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

PharMerica in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Pharmacist In Charge for a full-time, non-retail role within our long-term care and senior living pharmacy operations. You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operations and patient care quality.

Join a national network with local team support, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance. Competitive benefits include health, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.