Pharmacist in Charge

Express Rx Pharmacy; Webb City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Staffing LLC || dba Express Rx is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) to oversee all aspects of the retail pharmacy, supervise staff, process prescriptions, and engage with patients. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, patient care, and efficient pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities include supervision, scheduling, inventory control, and liaison with physicians and nurses. Pharmacist license, immunization certification, and retail experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with state board registration
• 5+ years retail pharmacy experience preferred
• Immunization certification required
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy required
• Compounding experience a plus
• Strong focus on patient care and safety
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Experience with Pioneer pharmacy system advantageous

Responsibilities

• Oversee all retail pharmacy operations and staff supervision
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing pharmacy
• Maintain records of prescription transactions and third-party claims
• Consult with physicians on formulary and therapy options
• Monitor storage, distribution, and use of medications
• Provide training and assist with performance evaluations
• Document medication errors to supervisor and insurer
• Maintain close control over store-level operations

Skills

Patient care

Organizational skills

Interdepartmental communication

Counseling patients

Regulatory compliance

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Pioneer pharmacy system

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Pharmacist In Charge (PIC)

LOCATION: Retail Pharmacy

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 thirdparty reimbursement.
• Consults with physicians and nurses regarding pharmaceutical questions; advises physicians on formulary medications and costeffective 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
• Experience as a Pharmacist in a retail environment required (5 years minimum preferred)
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy
• Immunization Certification is required
• 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