Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time

CVS Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Omnicare seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to lead the dispensing pharmacy and ensure compliance across operations. This is a 40-hour, full-time role based in Washington state.

You will supervise dispensing, monitor regulatory developments, educate staff on changes, implement quality assurance, and maintain licensure records. An active WA pharmacist license is required, with management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed pharmacist in Washington and in good standing.
• 1 year of management experience preferred in a Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for the dispensing pharmacy.
• Monitor regulatory developments and address changes with compliance staff.
• Educate staff on regulatory updates, recalls, and drug information.
• Implement quality assurance programs to improve patient care.
• Maintain licensure and technician registrations for staff.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy

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 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.

This is a full time position offering 40 hours a week. The facility is open Monday-Friday 8am-10pm, Sat and Sun 8am-8pm. The schedule will be based on the needs of the business. There is an on-call requirement.

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

1 year management experience in a Pharmacist in charge or Pharmacy Manager role

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

$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: 10/30/2026

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