Pharmacist in Charge

Express Rx | NW Staffing LLC | SCPG OpCo LLC; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The PIC oversees all aspects of the retail pharmacy, supervising staff, prescription processing, and patient interactions. They manage scheduling, coverage, and administrative duties while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws.

Key requirements include an active Pharmacist license, retail pharmacy experience (5+ years preferred), a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, immunization certification, and familiarity with the Pioneer pharmacy system.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with active State Board license.
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy.
• Immunization certification required.
• Retail pharmacy experience with 5+ years preferred.
• Strong patient-care and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of all pharmacy transactions to ensure drug accountability.
• Ensures legal operation and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Maintains accurate records of prescriptions and submits third-party claims.
• Consults with physicians and staff on formulary options and therapies.
• Monitors storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
• Provides training and supports performance evaluations.
• Documents medication errors and reports to supervisor.
• Maintains control over store-level operations.

Skills

Retail experience

Licensed Pharmacist

Patient care

Immunization certification

Organizational skills

Pharmacist focus on patients

Pioneer system

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Pioneer pharmacy system

Job description

Job description

NOTE: Closed by 6pm on weekdays and never open on Sundays!

JOB DESCRIPTION: Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)

LOCATION: Retail Pharmacy

REPORTS: Directly to RVP Pharmacy Operations

COMPANY: NW Staffing LLC || dba Express Rx

SUMMARY

The PIC oversees all aspects of the retail pharmacy, with their main role being pharmacy employee supervision, prescription processing and patient interaction/communication. Additional duties include, but not limited to - prepare pharmacy for business; scheduling employees; finding replacements when scheduled employees are unable to cover; vacation approval and coverage; administrative and bookkeeping tasks; inventory control; and data entry. They must work well in a fast-paced environment and have strong customer service skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to ensure accurate control over, and accountability for, all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.


• Ensures legal operation and compliance of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacy operations.


• Maintains accurate records of all prescription transactions and submits appropriate claims for third-party reimbursement.


• Consults with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions; advises physicians on formulary medications and cost-effective and innovative therapies; answers pharmaceutical questions from patients and staff.


• Responsible for monitoring storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.


• Provides training, assigns duties, and provides input (in concert with Lead Tech) for performance evaluations.


• Documents and reports medication errors to direct supervisor, and insurance provider.


• Maintains close control over all operations at store level.

NOTE: Pharmacist, including PIC, is required to: 1) Perform final check of all prescription(s); 2) Perform any type of counseling with patients; 3) Perform the pre-verification task; and, 4) Follow "all" requirements, regulations, and laws, currently maintained by the DEA, State Board of Pharmacy in which they hold a pharmacist license, and all other regulatory bodies that may apply.

EXPERIENCE and/or REQUIREMENTS

• Registered and Licensed with State Board of Pharmacy - required


• Experience as a Pharmacist in a retail environment - required (5 years minimum preferred)


• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy


• Immunization Certification is required


• Compounding experience or certification is a plus


• Proven focus on patient care is required


• Outstanding organizational skills


• Experience with Pioneer pharmacy system is a plus