Pharmacist in Charge: LTC Pharmacy Leader

Specialtyrx; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

First-year bonus up to $10,000

Annual bonus up to 10%

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialty Rx in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements, lead daily pharmacy operations, and uphold exceptional patient service.

As PIC, you will supervise staff, review medication orders, coordinate with physicians and facility teams, manage inventories, and support recruitment and development while ensuring a safe, accurate dispensing process.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Kentucky.
• 5–10 years of pharmacy experience in hospital, retail, long-term care, or other healthcare settings.
• Long-Term Care pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or pharmacy management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build employee engagement, and foster positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug therapy, dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration.
• Ensure medications are accurately dispensed, packaged, and labeled.
• Make recommendations for therapy changes to physicians and facility staff when appropriate.
• Maintain customer records including medical history, clinical information, laboratory data, and medication profiles.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related questions and concerns.
• Communicate effectively with facility nursing staff, physicians, consultants, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy.
• Supervise the preparation and dispensing of medications while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Maintain controlled substance records and inventory in accordance with legal requirements.
• Ensure proper security, storage, and handling of medications.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop pharmacy staff while promoting a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Build strong employee relationships through effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and ongoing coaching.
• Manage daily pharmacy operations, staffing, workflow, scheduling, and performance to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional customer service.
• Provide performance feedback, support employee development, and partner with leadership on recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Promote compliance with company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as a leader and role model by encouraging collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence throughout the pharmacy team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Communication

Pharmacy operations

Education

Licensed Pharmacist in Kentucky

Job description

Specialty Rx in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Pharmacist In Charge to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements, lead daily pharmacy operations, and uphold exceptional patient service.

As PIC, you will supervise staff, review medication orders, coordinate with physicians and facility teams, manage inventories, and support recruitment and development while ensuring a safe, accurate dispensing process.