Pharmacist in Charge

Azend Pharma; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Vision

Dental

Training and Development

Job summary

Family Care Pharmacy in Totowa, NJ seeks an experienced Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) to oversee prescription processing, patient counseling, and medication safety. The role includes reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, dispensing, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced setting.

The position is TEMPORARY to PERMANENT based on performance, with a Monday-Friday schedule and 40-50 hours per week. Competitive hourly pay $65-70, plus benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state pharmacist license or degree.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed.
• A Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) with immunization certification.
• 1-3 Years Experience as Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions, compounding, and selling pharmaceuticals and related drug items.
• Maintain proper records relating to the purchase and dispensing of prescription drugs.
• Manage medications and ensure safe handling and safety.
• Remove misbranded or adulterated drugs and outdated stock.
• Ensure proper drug storage to prevent loss or deterioration.
• Ensure pharmacy is covered by licensed pharmacists.
• Prevent unauthorized refills and sale of legend drugs.
• Protect against unauthorized entry into dispensing and compounding areas.
• Provide patient support and education; maintain accurate records.
• Perform duties by a licensed professional and maintain licensure/CE credentials.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws.
• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, staffing, safety, and regulatory adherence.
• Schedules are written in two-week increments and may adjust for staffing needs.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Pharmacist experience 1-3 years

Education

Pharm.D. with immunization certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) to join our team at Family Care Pharmacy! As a pharmacist in charge, you will be receiving incoming prescriptions, reviewing them for accuracy, and filling them with the correct medicine and dose. You will also be talking with customers to help them understand their medications and possible side effects, advising them on medication storage, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The ideal Pharmacist candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and is familiar with pharmaceutical best practices. This role is a TEMPORARY to PERMANENT position based on experience and performance.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescriptions, compounding, and selling pharmaceuticals, medicines and related drug items, on behalf of the Company.
• Keep in proper form all records required relating to the purchase and dispensing of all prescription required drugs including controlled substance requirements.
• Medication management and ensuring appropriate handling and safety.
• Eliminate from stock all misbranded and adulterated drugs including outdated drugs and drugs mot properly labeled.
• Provide for the proper storage of drugs in order to prevent loss or deterioration.
• Insure coverage of the pharmacy by licensed pharmacists.
• Insure against unauthorized refills of prescriptions and unauthorized sale of legend drugs.
• Insure against unauthorized entry into the pharmacy’s dispensing and compounding area and ensure appropriate security.
• Patient support and education, maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Any and all tasks by a licensed professional in this field.
• Maintain license status and continuing education credentials for professional license.
• Ensure that no prescription required drugs or devices are sold at wholesale unless the pharmacy possesses a New York State Board of Pharmacy wholesaler registration.
• Be certain that the pharmacy is properly registered and operating in accordance with the present laws, rules and regulations.
• Issue verbal and written notices to employees and subordinates concerning the laws, rules and regulations (Federal, state and local) relative to proper pharmacy practice.
• Additionally, the pharmacist is responsible for all day-to-day functions associated with the operation, maintaining staffing, safety and maintenance of the pharmacy including dealing with the mandatory local, state, and federal regulations regarding the pharmacy.
• Are classified as an exempt employee. Schedules are written in two week increments and may fluctuate to accommodate staffing and days off for an extended period.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state pharmacist license or degree
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed
• A Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) with immunization certification
• 1-3 Years Experience as Pharmacist

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Full Time
• 40-50 hours

Location

Totowa, NJ

Pay Rate

• Bi Weekly
• $65-70 hourly based on experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Training and Development