Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care

CVS Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Omnicare, operating as an independent organization following the CVS Health sale, seeks a Pharmacist In Charge to lead the LTC pharmacy operations. The PIC will oversee dispensing, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality and service initiatives.

The role emphasizes staff education, licensure maintenance, and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations while partnering with leadership to elevate patient care and pharmacy performance.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in NC, active and in good standing.
• 2 years of management experience as PIC, Pharmacy Manager, or Supervisor.
• 2 years of pharmacist experience in long term care (LTC).
• PharmD preferred or BS in Pharmacy as alternative.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for the dispensing pharmacy.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance developments (Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA).
• Educate staff on pharmacy issues, recalls, drug information, and studies.
• Implement QA programs to monitor and improve patient care.
• Set policies for procurement, storage and disposition of drugs and devices.
• Maintain licensure and registrations for staff as required by state law.
• Respond to the Board regarding warnings or inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting rules and regulations.
• Serve as primary information source for internal/external customers.
• May handle narcotic room compliance activities and surveys.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacy management

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD (Preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long‑term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.

The Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) plays a vital role on the leadership team within the Omnicare Pharmacy and will report directly to the General Manager. The PIC will work to develop and implement strategies to ensure & improve operational excellence and compliance as well as provide outstanding customer service within the assigned pharmacy.

You will:

• Provide supervision for the dispensing pharmacy
• Monitor industry, regulatory and compliance industry, regulatory and compliance developments (e.g., state Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, etc.) for pending regulatory changes and partner with Division Compliance Officer and pharmacy management to address them
• Communicate and educate staff on pharmacy-related issues such as regulatory changes/compliance, FDA drug recalls, drug information, sample medications, and investigational studies
• Implement quality assurance programs for pharmacy services crafted to supervise and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care, pursue opportunities to improve patient care, and resolve identified problems.
• Implement policies and procedures for the procurement, storage, security and disposition of drugs and devices.
• Maintain record of all required pharmacist licensure & technician registrations for current staff, as required by state law.
• Respond to the board regarding any warning notice issued by the Board.
• Implement policies and procedures for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of prescription information and patient health care information, and ensures that all employees of the pharmacy read, sign, and comply with the established policies and procedures.
• Ensure pharmacy is in compliance with all local, state, and federal accrediting rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy
• Serve as a primary source of information and responds to internal and external customer questions or clarification of information.
• May perform various duties associated with narcotic room compliance to include: reporting of periodic pharmacy self-surveys for controlled substances prescription accuracy, respond to and resolve regulatory surveyor's inquires related to compliance issues, contact physician to receive hard copy of prescription and perform drug recall surveillance and reporting

In this role, you will be an integral leader of the team. Your success will be driven by your ability to lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service.

The most successful PIC demonstrates both excellent leadership & customer service skills. The contributions you will make will position CVS Health as a leader within the LTC marketplace.

Required Qualifications

Licensed pharmacist in the state of North Carolina, must be active & in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years management experience as a Pharmacist in charge (PIC), Pharmacy Manager, or Supervisor

2 years of pharmacist experience in long term care (LTC)

PharmD preferred

Education

Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or

PharmD (Preferred)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$56.73 - $90.14

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/17/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.