Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Symbria Rx Services

Symbria; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Professional liability insurance

100% employer-funded ESOP retirement

401(k) and Roth options

Continuing education support

Credit union membership

Job summary

Symbria Rx at Great Plains in Lees Summit, MO seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to lead regulatory and compliance oversight while hands-on as a Staff Pharmacist. You will act as the pharmacist of record, ensuring adherence to laws, accreditation standards, and company policies across operations.

This role blends leadership with clinical practice, supporting daily dispensing, clinical review, and pharmacist coverage to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery for long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist licenses in Missouri and Kansas.
• Experience as Pharmacist in Charge or in regulatory leadership.
• Three or more years of institutional pharmacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance as PIC in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensure DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and other agencies are met; maintain licenses and registrations.
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective action plans; monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team mentorship

Clinical supervision

Communication

Education

PharmD

Missouri license

Kansas license

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Lead with Impact at Symbria Rx at Great Plains in Lees Summit, MO!

Position Summary

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) plays a critical leadership role by ensuring full regulatory, legal, and compliance oversight of the pharmacy while also working hands-on as a Staff Pharmacist.

As the pharmacist of record with state and federal agencies, you will ensure pharmacy operations meet all applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies.

This role offers the perfect blend of leadership and clinical practice. While driving compliance initiatives, you will remain actively involved in patient care by supporting daily dispensing, clinical review, and pharmacist coverage to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery.

What is Long-Term Care Pharmacy?

At Symbria, we combine the personalized care of an independent pharmacy with the innovation of a technology-forward leader.

For more than 20 years, we have invested in advanced pharmacy solutions that improve patient safety and support our healthcare partners.

Our advanced strip packaging programs help:

• Save time
• Improve medication accuracy
• Reduce medication waste
• Support medication adherence

We serve a variety of healthcare settings, including:

• Assisted Living
• Skilled Nursing
• Memory Care
• Developmental Communities
• Specialized care environments

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Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Serve as the designated Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensure compliance with DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Maintain pharmacy licenses, permits, and controlled substance registrations.
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to maintain compliance.
• Partner with leadership, compliance, and quality teams to support operational excellence.
• Refer to Symbria's Pharmacist in Charge Policy.

Staff Pharmacist Responsibilities

• Verify and interpret medication orders for accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Collaborate with prescribers to clarify medication therapies.
• Monitor laboratory values, medication therapies, and patient outcomes.
• Perform final verification of medications before dispensing.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to pharmacy staff and healthcare partners.
• Assist with daily workflow to ensure timely and accurate medication delivery.

Operational & Team Support

• Support efficient, compliant pharmacy workflows.
• Train, mentor, and develop pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Participate in on-call pharmacist coverage as needed.
• Identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist licenses in Missouri and Kansas.
• Previous Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) or regulatory leadership experience.
• Three or more years of institutional pharmacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred

• Long-term care pharmacy experience.
• Experience with audits, inspections, or accreditation surveys.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and compliance programs.

Why Symbria?

At Symbria, you're more than an employee-you are an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, your contributions directly impact our shared success.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional liability insurance
• 100% employer-funded ESOP retirement plan
• 401(k) and Roth retirement savings options
• Continuing education support
• Credit union membership

Our Core Values

• Integrity - Do the right thing.
• Compassion - Serve with heart.
• Stewardship - Balance mission and margin.
• Innovation - Continuously improve.
• Teamwork - Succeed together.

If you're a compliance-driven pharmacy leader who enjoys staying connected to clinical practice, this role offers the opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a meaningful impact while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.