Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time

CVS Health; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 70,257 - 111,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Omnicare, a CVS Health subsidiary, is hiring a Pharmacist in Charge. You will lead the dispensing pharmacy, ensure compliance with boards and regulators, and maintain high standards of patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires Kentucky pharmacist licensure, management experience, and immunization credentials or willingness to obtain them. Expect 40 hours weekly, on-site operations, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed pharmacist in Kentucky, active and in good standing.
• 1 year management experience in a Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager role.
• 1 year of pharmacist experience in long term care dispensing.
• Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for the dispensing pharmacy.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance developments and address them with management.
• Educate staff on pharmacy issues, recalls, drug information and investigations.
• Implement quality assurance programs to improve patient care and safety.
• Maintain policies for procurement, storage, and security of drugs and devices.
• Keep records of licensure and registrations for staff as required by state law.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and maintain patient data confidentiality and privacy.
• Ensure compliance with all accrediting rules at local, state, and federal levels.
• Serve as primary information source for internal/external questions.

Skills

Pharmacist license (KY)

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

On-call readiness

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) or B.S. in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

We\'re building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you\'ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary: Omnicare, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CVS Health Corporation.

This is a full time position offering 40 hours a week. The facility is open Monday-Friday 8am-9:30pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm and closed on Sunday. The schedule will be based on the needs of the business. The weekend rotation is every fourth and there is an on-call requirement.

What We Do: Directly, and through our subsidiaries, Omnicare provides a broad array of pharmacy-related services to long term care facilities and to other customers in the healthcare environment. While senior care has long been an Omnicare specialty, we also serve other targeted populations.

Are you searching for a fast paced and multifaceted environment where you can show your passion for helping others? If this sounds like the opportunity you\'re looking for, apply to our Pharmacist in Charge role at Omnicare today! We can\'t wait to meet you!

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for the dispensing pharmacy
• Monitor 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 inquiries related to compliance issues, contact physician to receive hard copy of prescription and perform drug recall surveillance and reporting

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Kentucky, must be active & in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year management experience in a Pharmacist in charge or Pharmacy Manager role
• 1 year of pharmacist experience in a long term care dispensing role
• Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified

Education

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy

Anticipated Weekly Hours

• 40

Time Type

• Full time

Pay Range

• The typical pay range for this role is $51.06 - $81.13

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.

Benefits

Great benefits for great people: 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: 08/31/2026

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