Pharmacist-in-Charge

Avita Pharmacy; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions in Portland, OR, seeks a Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead the new pharmacy operations at 15 N. Morris. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with the location opening in December and a target start by 12/1/2026.

The PIC will oversee workflow, ensure compliance, perform drug utilization reviews, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient care. A PharmD and Oregon license are required; 340B and HIV certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or PharmD degree from an accredited university.
• Oregon Pharmacist license in good standing.
• 2+ years of full-time retail or clinic pharmacy experience preferred.
• 340B experience preferred and HIV-related care knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily pharmacy operations and ensures high quality pharmaceutical services.
• Fosters business growth and controls expenses for the pharmacy.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Dispenses, orders, and maintains inventory of drugs and supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians on prescription safety and incompatibilities.
• Directs pharmacy activities and improves workflow efficiency.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and new programs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA and provides quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal

Customer service

Management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or PharmD in Pharmacy

Oregon Pharmacist license

AAHIVP certification

340B experience

Job description

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) leads, inspires, and empowers team members in accordance with the Company’s goals and serves patients with the best possible pharmaceutical care. The PIC is responsible for improving efficiencies, growing the pharmacy business, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and maintaining positive relationships with all internal and external colleagues. The PIC oversees and directly handles physician calls, logging data into the computer, performing Rx workflow processing, transferring prescriptions, and conducting drug utilization reviews.

This is a full-time opportunity for our new pharmacy located at 15 N. Morris (Portland, OR).

***The pharmacy will open in December and the PIC is expected to start by 12/1/2026.***

The position offers a consistent Monday - Friday from 9am-5:30pm.

About the Role:

• Manages the daily operations of the pharmacy, always maintaining the highest quality of pharmaceutical services
• Fosters business growth and controls expenses for the pharmacy
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy
• Properly dispenses, orders, and maintains proper inventory of drugs and supplies
• Collaborates with physicians to discuss potential incompatibility issues with patient prescriptions
• Directs and performs pharmacy activities and manages workflow efficiency
• Keeps abreast of changing laws, regulations, and new pharmacy-related programs
• Consults with clinic providers, administrators, and other personnel as appropriate to provide quality patient care and efficient operations
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• Upholds a clean, customer-friendly workplace, and always project a positive attitude
• Maintains a high level of professionalism consistent with company standards, including dress, personal appearance, and grooming
• Pharmacy hours: Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Performs in accordance with company policies and standards
• Embrace and performs in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals

About You:

• Bachelor’s or Doctoral (PharmD) degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university
• 2+ years of full-time retail or clinic pharmacy experience preferred
• Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) experience preferred
• Pharmacist license in good standing in the State of Oregon
• 340B experience preferred
• AAHIVP certification preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, managerial, and communication skills
• Proactive self-starter with high degree of initiative and strong follow-up skills
• Able to efficiently mentor, motivate, and manage pharmacy staff while fostering positive customer relations
• Available to work full-time Monday through Friday during pharmacy's operating hours

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Pay range: $130,000 - $155,000, based on credentials and geographic location.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings. Six Company Paid Holidays and Three Personal Floating holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Leaves - Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Sick Leave, Time to Vote, Jury Duty, Award Recognition Program, Professional Learning & Development opportunities. Company Paid benefits – Basic Life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, Health/Dependent Flexible Spending. Voluntary benefits – Long and Short-term Disability, Pet Insurance, Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole and Supplementary Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.