Pharmacist in Charge

Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Great work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy in Connecticut seeks a Pharmacist-In-Charge to lead our LTC-focused operation. You will supervise pharmacists, technicians, and a distribution team, ensuring efficient workflows and strict regulatory compliance across our CT sites.

As Pharmacist-In-Charge, you will maintain licenses, respond to regulatory inquiries, and drive continuous improvement while promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• CT State Board of Pharmacy license required.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacy practice; long-term care management preferred.
• Minimum 2 years PIC/pharmacy management experience.
• Experience maintaining regulatory compliance with state and federal agencies.
• Experience redesigning and simplifying workflow to improve efficiency.
• Excellent project management, communication, and people skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pharmacists, technicians, and distribution staff.
• Oversee order entry, review, and daily/cycle-fill workflows.
• Monitor regulatory developments and address changes with leadership.
• Educate staff on compliance, recalls, and policy updates.
• Maintain licenses/registrations as required by state.
• Manage controlled substances records and reporting.
• Respond to board communications and regulatory surveys.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

People management

KPI management

Regulatory compliance

De-escalation

Workflow optimization

Education

Pharmacist License (CT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software

Job description

DescriptionAs the Pharmacist-In-Charge, you will report to the Regional Operations Director to build a world class pharmacy operation serving the IDD community throughout Connecticut. You will be an integral leader of the team. You will demonstrate excellent leadership and customer service skills that position Tarrytown Expocare as the leader in pharmacy services to the IDD community nationwide, be comfortable multi-tasking, and enjoy the challenge of utilizing a broad range of skills in a fast-paced, agile, and rapidly growing environment.Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy – We provide specialized care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the United States. We have been providing long-term care pharmacy services since 2007, but we originated as part of our independent retail pharmacy, Tarrytown Pharmacy, which has been serving the local community since 1941. Through our dedication to provide excellence to our customers, we have grown from a small independent pharmacy to a multi-state long-term care pharmacy solution.We are proud to offer:Competitive compensationComprehensive healthcare benefits401(k) retirement planPaid time offAn awesome work environmentOpportunities to advance and grow your careerAnd More!Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide supervision for the pharmacy including overseeing pharmacists, technicians, and a distribution team.Manages the workflow processes related to order entry, initial review of orders, and daily and cycle-fill production processes.Monitor industry, regulatory and compliance industry, regulatory and compliance developments (e.g., State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, etc.) for pending regulatory changes and work with the pharmacy leadership team to address themCommunicate and educate staff on pharmacy-related issues such as regulatory changes/compliance, FDA drug recalls, etc.Carry out policies and procedures for the procurement, storage, security, and disposition of medications in the pharmacy.Maintain all required pharmacy and technician licenses and registrations as required by the state.Work with leadership to respond to the board regarding any warning notice or communication from the state board of pharmacy, DEA, or other regulatory agency.Carry out policies and procedures aligned with organization standards for maintaining integrity and confidentiality of prescription information and patient health care information, and ensure that all employees of the pharmacy read, sign, and comply with policies.Perform and maintain records for all controlled substances and controlled substance prescriptions in the pharmacy.Work with leadership to respond to and resolve all regulatory survey inquiries.Performs all job duties with a friendly, positive, and team-oriented approach.All other duties as assigned by the Tarrytown Expocare leadership team.Required Skills & Qualifications:Must possess a CT State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License.Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy practice, with management experience in long-term care preferred.Minimum 2 years of PIC/pharmacy management experience.Experience maintaining regulatory compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.Experience with pharmacy system conversions is preferred but not required.Excellent project management, communication, and people/organization skills.Demonstrated track record of setting and managing team goals / KPIs, ensuring accountability and a performance-driven culture.Experience redesigning and simplifying workflow processes to improve efficiency and quality.Experience with FrameworkLTC is preferred but not required.Positive personality who can work well within a team.Ability to function well in a high-paced and occasionally stressful environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Can de-escalate and troubleshoot problems within the pharmacy.Physical RequirementsMust be able to withstand long hours of computer screen time and deskwork.Must be able to stand/be on feet if needed.Available for on-site work and collaboration with other leadership.Tarrytown Expocare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.