Pharmacist-In-Charge

986 Pharmacy; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

986 Pharmacy in Alhambra, CA seeks an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead pharmacy operations and ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. This role serves as the pharmacy's Compliance Officer and drives operational excellence and business growth.

The PIC supervises pharmacists, oversees licensing, and performs daily dispensing, patient education, and clinical guidance to prescribers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacist experience preferred.
• Previous pharmacy management or supervisory experience.
• Flexible hours, including weekends.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces SOPs; ensures staff training and compliance.
• Oversees payor optimization initiatives and operational profitability.
• Leads regulatory compliance and audit readiness for the pharmacy.
• Supervises pharmacists and supports daily dispensing and patient education.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

Pharmacist License (State)

Job description

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Regular Full Time Management IKF WT Location, Alhambra, CA, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $140,112.96 To $210,169.44 Annually

986 Degrees Corporation is recruiting on behalf of several 986 Pharmacies and affiliate locations. These 986 locations are the hiring entities, not 986 Degrees Corporation.

Work Location:

Facility Type:Retail Pharmacy

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead pharmacy operations and ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. This role serves as the pharmacy's Compliance Officer and plays a key part in driving operational excellence and business growth.

The PIC directly supervises pharmacists. The PIC ensures production goals are achieved, assists with investigations, assists in daily operational pharmacist duties, and monitors pharmacist training and licenses to ensure all is up to date. Additionally, the PIC will perform routine pharmacist duties, such as dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners, educating patients about medications and their use, and advising physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops pharmacist Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where they do not exist; review and update existing SOPs; ensure compliance with established SOPs and staff training where needed.
• Participates in designing, implementing, and evaluating systems, processes, and methods designed to enhance quality, improve service, and enhance cost-effectiveness; drives the company’s payor optimization initiatives through successful open enrollments and dual eligible reviews and transfers.
• Drives and manages the execution of pharmacy-related initiatives to maximize growth and profitability.
• Evaluates ongoing pharmacy operations, rates performance against targets, and drives accountability among assigned teams. Reviews business metrics to ensure optimal results; takes action when improvements are required.
• Keeps the Pharmacy Owner apprised of improvement needs, action plans, and opportunities.
• Supports order verification within the computer order processing queue to ensure facility and product accuracy.
• Reviews all batch records and associated documentation verification.
• Ensures safe work environments, enforcing operational discipline and monitoring aseptic behaviors.
• Directs and manages operational practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies and procedures; responsible for regulatory reporting, controlled returns, and ensuring the pharmacy is ready for inspections.
• Represents the pharmacy in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication.
• Conducts an annual review of all Fraud Awareness Policies and Procedures.
• Monitors claims for denial and audits the billing records at least quarterly.
• Ensures Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training is completed for all staff upon hire and then annually.
• Investigates and takes any necessary corrective action regarding all suspicious activity; reports alleged incidents to the Office of the Inspector General.
• Fields clinical questions from all pharmacy staff.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of (2) years of experience as a pharmacist preferred
• Previous pharmacy management or supervisory experience
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 4%
• Health Insurance coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision

For questions regarding the position, please contact us at [phone].

986 Degrees Corporation is recruiting on behalf of several 986 Pharmacies and affiliate locations. These 986 locations are the hiring entities, not 986 Degrees Corporation.

Work Location:

• Alhambra, CA

Facility Type:Retail Pharmacy

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead pharmacy operations and ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. This role serves as the pharmacy's Compliance Officer and plays a key part in driving operational excellence and business growth.

The PIC directly supervises pharmacists. The PIC ensures production goals are achieved, assists with investigations, assists in daily operational pharmacist duties, and monitors pharmacist training and licenses to ensure all is up to date. Additionally, the PIC will perform routine pharmacist duties, such as dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners, educating patients about medications and their use, and advising physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops pharmacist Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where they do not exist; review and update existing SOPs; ensure compliance with established SOPs and staff training where needed.
• Participates in designing, implementing, and evaluating systems, processes, and methods designed to enhance quality, improve service, and enhance cost-effectiveness; drives the company’s payor optimization initiatives through successful open enrollments and dual eligible reviews and transfers.
• Drives and manages the execution of pharmacy-related initiatives to maximize growth and profitability.
• Evaluates ongoing pharmacy operations, rates performance against targets, and drives accountability among assigned teams. Reviews business metrics to ensure optimal results; takes action when improvements are required.
• Keeps the Pharmacy Owner apprised of improvement needs, action plans, and opportunities.
• Supports order verification within the computer order processing queue to ensure facility and product accuracy.
• Reviews all batch records and associated documentation verification.
• Ensures safe work environments, enforcing operational discipline and monitoring aseptic behaviors.
• Directs and manages operational practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies and procedures; responsible for regulatory reporting, controlled returns, and ensuring the pharmacy is ready for inspections.
• Represents the pharmacy in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication.
• Conducts an annual review of all Fraud Awareness Policies and Procedures.
• Monitors claims for denial and audits the billing records at least quarterly.
• Ensures Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training is completed for all staff upon hire and then annually.
• Investigates and takes any necessary corrective action regarding all suspicious activity; reports alleged incidents to the Office of the Inspector General.
• Fields clinical questions from all pharmacy staff.

Qualifications:

• Valid State Pharmacist License in good standing
• Minimum of (2) years of experience as a pharmacist preferred
• Previous pharmacy management or supervisory experience
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends as needed
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to 4%
• Health Insurance coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision

For questions regarding the position, please contact us at [phone].

Pharmacy Hours of Operations:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sun: Closed

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