Pharmacist in Charge

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a pharmacist leader to oversee dispensing accuracy, counseling, and regulatory compliance across the pharmacy. The role includes managing CDS inventory, processing prescriptions, and coordinating with physicians to ensure safe, compliant care.

The site requires a PharmD or B.Pharm, Maryland or DC licensure, CPR and immunization credentials, with 5-7 years of retail experience and strong communication skills to support patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• 5-7 years of retail pharmacy experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong regulatory and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate dispensing and patient counseling.
• Maintain CDS inventory and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee pharmacy operations and performance management of staff.
• Process prescriptions, DUR rejects, pre-authorizations and counseling.
• Maintain audit-ready records and compliance with state/federal laws.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams for safe dispensing.

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Responsible for evaluating drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose therapeutic efficacy allergy drug interaction and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects pre-authorizations etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions ensuring accurate input labeling and dispensing; and provides counseling and drug information to patients and physicians. Assumes full legal responsibility for the operation of the relevant pharmacy including meeting all inspections and other requirements of the state and federal laws rules and regulations governing pharmacy operations. Provides day to day supervision of pharmacy operations including assisting the operations managers with the performance management of the staff and problem resolution. Works in coordination with other managers and directors to achieve company-wide resource efficiencies and process improvement initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Assumes full legal responsibility for the entire operation of the pharmacy in a manner that legally complies with all the applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assumes full responsibility for all CDS inventory.
• Complies with all loss prevention and security procedures for inventory as well as for the pharmacy itself.
• Maintains all 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.
• Oversees monthly yearly and biennial inventories of control substances and is responsible for reporting any discrepancies.
• Performs initial investigation of any identified discrepancies of CDS.
• Assures all personnel are properly registered and licensed with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Ensures that patient counseling is provided by a pharmacist as appropriate on a patient-by-patient basis.
• Performs final check on all completed prescriptions verifying the accuracy of input labeling and dispensing; makes corrections as necessary maintains refills and narcotic logs and prescription files.
• Processes prescriptions in the dispensing system; evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness of dose therapeutic efficacy allergy drug interactions and contraindications.
• Provides clinical information and guidance to physicians and allied health professionals as appropriate to provide safe prompt and accurate dispensing of all prescriptions; calls physicians and follows up on refill requests; notifies physicians of Rx's requiring pre-authorizations and discusses alternatives as appropriate.
• Acts as the Site Manager performing routine oversight of pharmacy operations directing workflow patterns delegating/assigning duties to appropriate staff members and maintaining appropriate and adequate inventory for patient population. Provides management level intervention as needed for day-to-day issues or problems including but not limited to interactions between pharmacy staff and customers (providers patients internal & external associates and vendors). Works with the Operations Manager and/or Director on any ongoing issues.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Participates in the training performance management and evaluation of store personnel with the operations team. Assists in ensuring all departmental policies and procedures are communicated to and adhered to by all associates in the pharmacy. Participates in any quality and process improvement initiatives and activities.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required or
• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D.) required

Experience

• 5-7 years Pharmacy experience in a retail setting. required

Licenses and Certifications

• PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current Maryland or DC Pharmacist license including Immunization Upon Hire required or
• Vaccination Certification and registration with the board of pharmacy in that state or district. Upon Hire required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills strong customer service skills and basic computer skills required.
• Must be highly productive; organized; and comfortable engaging with patients family members and healthcare providers.
• Adept at building trust and relationships.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $123,718.40 - USD $246,563.00 /Yr.