Pharmacist in Charge

PreventionX; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Florida Blue)

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with 100% match

Job summary

PREVENTION X seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to launch and operate its new community pharmacy, combining patient care with inventory management, 340B oversight, and financial stewardship.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Florida license, and at least five years in community pharmacy, with strong leadership, regulatory know‑how, and cross‑functional collaboration to support health equity.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the State of Florida and ability to meet applicable requirements to serve as Pharmacist in Charge.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in community or retail pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensing, patient counseling, medication safety, insurance billing, inventory management, and controlled substance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, dispensing, counseling, clinical review, and coordination with prescribers.
• Promote medication safety, adherence, timely access, and continuity of care. Establishes workflows for prescription intake, insurance billing, prior authorizations, refills, delivery, and patient follow-up.
• Manage drug storage, security, controlled substances, temperature monitoring, recalls, returns, and expired medications.
• Maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, records, and readiness for inspections.
• Address patient concerns and resolve dispensing, billing, and service issues.
• Manage the MedBank System for in‑house dispensing, including staff access and training, dispensing workflows, inventory accuracy, and reconciliation of dispensing records.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Staff leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Patient counseling

Quality improvement

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Florida pharmacist license

Tools

PioneerRx

340B management systems

Job description

Reports to: Director of Pharmacy
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 (dependent on experience)

PREVENTION X is a mission-driven nonprofit working to end the dual epidemics of HIV and HIV stigma by expanding access to affirming high-quality prevention, testing, treatment, pharmacy, and sexual health services. We serve communities across Florida through outreach, telehealth, and clinical care, creating safe, welcoming, affirming, and judgment-free experiences for every patient. Our team is passionate about health equity, innovation, and empowering people to live healthier lives while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Pharmacist in Charge

PREVENTION X seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to lead the launch and daily operations of its new entity-owned community pharmacy. This position combines direct patient care, pharmacy operations, staff leadership, inventory management, and financial oversight. The Pharmacist in Charge will also partner with the organization’s 340B compliance, clinical, finance, and technology teams to support accurate dispensing, purchasing, replenishment, and reconciliation. The goal is to provide accessible, high‑quality pharmacy services while maintaining reliable operations and clear accountability for 340B activity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations and Patient Care

• Performs daily pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, dispensing, counseling, clinical review, and coordination with prescribers.
• Promote medication safety, adherence, timely access, and continuity of care.
  Establishes workflows for prescription intake, insurance billing, prior authorizations, refills, delivery, and patient follow‑up.
• Manage drug storage, security, controlled substances, temperature monitoring, recalls, returns, and expired medications.
• Maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, records, and readiness for inspections.
• Address patient concerns and resolve dispensing, billing, and service issues.
• Manage the MedBank System for in‑house dispensing, including staff access and training, dispensing workflows, inventory accuracy, and reconciliation of dispensing records.

Pharmacy Launch and Staff Leadership

• Support pharmacy opening activities, including workflow development, system setup, vendor coordination, inventory planning, and staff training.
• Recruit, supervise, schedule, and evaluate pharmacists, technicians, and support staff.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical and administrative teams to integrate pharmacy services into the organization’s patient care model.

Inventory Purchasing and Financial Performance

• Manage inventory levels, purchasing, wholesaler relationships, and product availability.
• Monitor reimbursement, acquisition costs, dispensing expenses, inventory turnover, and other operational measures.
• Work with finance to reconcile purchasing records, invoices, payments, and inventory discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, reduce waste, and strengthen financial performance.

340B Program Oversight

• Serve as the pharmacy’s operational point of contact for 340B activities, working closely with the Director of 340B.
• Implement pharmacy workflows that follow the organization’s approved eligibility and purchasing rules.
• Support accurate pharmacy data capture and exchange with PioneerRx, 340B Well, vendors, and wholesaler systems.
• Review eligible dispensing activity, accumulated quantities, NDC and package conversions, and replenishment thresholds.
• Verify that replenishment orders use the appropriate 340B ID, purchasing account, and authorized ship‑to location.
• Monitor orders, shipments, invoices, and outstanding replenishment quantities.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the State of Florida and ability to meet applicable requirements to serve as Pharmacist in Charge.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in community or retail pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensing, patient counseling, medication safety, insurance billing, inventory management, and controlled substance requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and Florida pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
• Experience supervising pharmacy staff and managing day‑to‑day pharmacy operations.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across clinical, operational, finance, and administrative teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Pharmacist in Charge or in a pharmacy leadership role.
• Experience opening, launching, or significantly expanding a community pharmacy.
• Knowledge of or experience working with the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, including pharmacy purchasing, replenishment, and inventory processes.
• Experience working with pharmacy management systems, preferably PioneerRx, and pharmacy inventory, wholesaler, or 340B technology platforms.
• Experience monitoring pharmacy financial and operational performance, including reimbursement, acquisition costs, inventory utilization, and purchasing.
• Experience in a community health, nonprofit, safety‑net, HIV‑focused, or other mission‑driven healthcare setting.

Work Environment & Schedule

• On‑site position in a community pharmacy and patient care environment, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Requires regular interaction with patients, pharmacy staff, prescribers, vendors, and other members of the PREVENTION X team.
• Work includes standing and moving throughout the pharmacy for extended periods and using pharmacy dispensing, inventory, and computer systems.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to address regulatory, operational, or other time‑sensitive pharmacy needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package effective from your date of hire, including medical coverage through Florida Blue with multiple plan options, dental and vision insurance through Principal, and company‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage for all regular full‑time employees, with the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your family. Employees also receive company‑paid short‑term disability coverage, access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal and work‑related challenges, as well as the option to enroll in supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance for added financial protection against unexpected medical events. A 401(k) plan is also available from date of hire, with a 100% match on the first 4% of pay you contribute.

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PREVENTION X believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

PREVENTION X is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of communities we serve and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. PREVENTION X encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender‑diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply.