Pharmacist in Charge

Phaxis; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge to lead a growing 503A compounding pharmacy. You will oversee daily operations, supervise pharmacists and technicians, ensure accurate dispensing, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes patient safety, quality assurance, and teamwork with hands-on leadership and collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in Tennessee in good standing.
• Ability to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC).
• 2 years minimum pharmacy experience; 3–5+ years preferred.
• Leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, compliance, medication safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, workflow, staffing, scheduling and productivity.
• Lead, coach, train, and support pharmacists, technicians, and staff.
• Ensure prescriptions, compounding, dispensing and verification are safe and accurate.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, USP standards, and SOPs.
• Oversee 503A compounding operations and related processes.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Team management

Medication safety

Job description

Knoxville, TN

Salary: $160,000-$180,000/year

Full-Time | Monday-Friday

9:00 AM-5:00 PM with flexibility to start earlier or stay later as needed

503A Compounding Pharmacy

Direct Hire Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to provide hands‑on leadership for a growing compounding pharmacy in Knoxville, TN.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys leading teams, managing pharmacy operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and taking ownership of quality and patient safety.

• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, workflow, staffing, scheduling, and productivity
• Lead, coach, train, and support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff
• Ensure prescriptions, compounding, dispensing, and verification processes are completed safely and accurately
• Maintain compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, USP standards, and established SOPs
• Oversee 503A compounding operations and medication preparation, labeling, storage, and dispensing processes
• Maintain a strong culture of medication safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as the primary pharmacy contact for Board of Pharmacy inspections, audits, accreditation activities, and regulatory inquiries
• Review medication errors, incidents, complaints, and quality concerns and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Oversee medication and supply inventory, purchasing, storage, organization, and expiration management
• Maintain pharmacy documentation, policies, licenses, registrations, staff competencies, and regulatory records
• Partner closely with the Director of Pharmacy on operational improvements and strategic initiatives

Qualifications:

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing in Tennessee
• Ability to serve as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience; 3-5+ years preferred
• Pharmacy leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, compliance, medication safety, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Previous PIC or Pharmacy Manager experience
• 503A compounding pharmacy experience
• Compounding pharmacy experience
• Experience with State Board of Pharmacy inspections or regulatory audits
• Experience developing or maintaining SOPs and quality assurance programs
• Proven experience leading and developing pharmacy teams

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a pharmacist ready to take ownership of a growing pharmacy operation while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, compliance, quality, and team performance.