Pharmacist In Charge

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

Job summary

NW Staffing LLC || Express Rx in Arkansas seeks a Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) to oversee the retail pharmacy. The role focuses on supervision, prescription processing, and patient interaction, with duties in staffing, scheduling, and compliance.

The PIC will ensure accurate drug control, engage with physicians, manage inventory, and report medication errors. Strong customer service and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with state board registration.
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy.
• Immunization Certification is required.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of all pharmacy transactions to ensure drug control and accountability.
• Ensures operation compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintains records of prescriptions and submits third-party claims.
• Consults with physicians and nurses on medications; advises on formulary and therapies.
• Monitors storage, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals.
• Provides training, assigns duties, and participates in evaluations.
• Documents and reports medication errors to supervisor and insurer.
• Maintains close control over store-level operations.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Immunization Certification

Tools

Pioneer pharmacy system

Job description

Job description

NOTE: We are never open on Sunday, close at 6 pm on weekdays, and open 4 hours on Saturday!

JOB DESCRIPTION: Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)

LOCATION: Retail Pharmacy - Arkansas only

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
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy - required
• Immunization Certification is required
• Experience as a Pharmacist in a retail environment - preferred
• 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