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

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee discount at CVS stores

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge for the Omnicare Pharmacy division. This full-time role leads the pharmacy team, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and drives quality patient care.

You will supervise dispensing, implement policy, and work with leadership to maintain licensure and safety standards. A Kentucky pharmacist license and immunization certification are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Kentucky, in good standing.
• 1 year management or Pharmacy Manager experience preferred.
• Immunization certification or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dispensing activities.
• Monitor regulatory, Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA developments.
• Educate staff on regulatory changes and drug information.
• Implement QA programs to improve patient care and safety.
• Ensure procurement, storage, security and disposition of drugs and devices.
• Maintain licenses and registrations for staff as required by law.
• Respond to board inquiries regarding compliance.
• Protect patient health information and privacy policies.

Skills

Pharmacist leadership

Regulatory compliance

Medication safety

Staff supervision

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

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.

Pharmacist In Charge Overview

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.

Key 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 respond to internal and external customer questions or clarification of information.
• 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

Leadership Expectations

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.

Benefits

This is a full‑time, benefit‑eligible position. CVS Health offers a competitive benefit package which includes, but is not limited to, Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Program, 401K with a company match, and a generous employee discount at all CVS stores.

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.

Work Arrangement

• Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Full time
• Pay Range: $51.06 - $81.13 (base hourly rate or salary). The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Application Deadline

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/31/2026.