Pharmacist in Charge

Adecco Portugal; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

Competitive pay

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) for the Metro Lexington, KY area. This leadership role focuses on daily pharmacy operations, compliance, medication safety, and team development to deliver high-quality patient care.

The PIC will oversee dispensing, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with healthcare professionals, while implementing quality initiatives and maintaining patient confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required from an accredited program.
• Active Kentucky Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Qualifications to serve as Pharmacist in Charge under Kentucky requirements.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical care and medication safety.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to oversee a pharmacy team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prescription review, verification, and dispensing.
• Ensure compliance with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy regulations and federal laws.
• Supervise and develop pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Provide medication counseling and promote safe medication use.
• Review prescriptions for dosing, interactions, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
• Oversee inventory management and controlled substance processes.
• Administer immunizations and clinical services as allowed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.
• Ensure ongoing licensure and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Medication safety

Pharmaceutical care

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Metro Lexington, KY

Leadership Opportunity: Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Are you an experienced Pharmacist ready to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to provide pharmacy leadership while continuing to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in the Metro Lexington, KY area.

• Location: Metro Lexington, KY
• Position: Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
• Competitive Pay
• PTO: 3 weeks' vacation

Pharmacy Hours

The pharmacy is currently operating on reduced hours due to staffing shortages:

• Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Anticipated Future Schedule

Future hours are expected to expand to:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
• Weekends: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Lead. Support. Make an Impact.

As the Pharmacist in Charge, you will help oversee daily pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance, medication safety, quality patient care, and a strong team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee prescription review, verification, and dispensing
• Ensure compliance with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable federal laws
• Supervise, support, and develop pharmacy technicians and interns
• Provide medication counseling and promote safe and effective medication use
• Review prescriptions for appropriate dosing, interactions, and potential safety concerns
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Oversee medication inventory, ordering, storage, and controlled medication processes
• Administer immunizations and provide authorized clinical pharmacy services
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation
• Lead quality assurance, medication safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Ensure ongoing professional development and licensure requirements are maintained

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
• Active Kentucky Pharmacist License in good standing
• Qualifications necessary to serve as Pharmacist in Charge under applicable Kentucky requirements
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical care, drug therapy, and medication safety
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively lead a pharmacy team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $73.56-77.64/hour
• 3 weeks of vacation/PTO
• Pharmacy leadership opportunity
• Direct impact on patient care and medication safety
• Opportunity to lead and support a pharmacy team
• Metro Lexington location

Pay Details: $73.56 to $77.64 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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