Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Symbria Rx Services

Symbria; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Professional liability insurance

ESOP retirement plan

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 (PIC) to lead regulatory oversight while actively practicing as a Staff Pharmacist. You will serve as the pharmacist of record with state and federal agencies, ensuring compliance with laws, accreditation standards, and company policies.

The PIC will mentor staff, oversee licenses, manage audits, and collaborate with leadership and quality teams to drive operational excellence and safe medication delivery across LTC

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active Missouri and Kansas pharmacist licenses.
• Previous PIC or regulatory leadership experience; institutional pharmacy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Experience with audits, inspections, or accreditation surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance and serve as PIC per state regulations.
• Oversee licenses, permits, controlled substances registrations, and audits.
• Provide clinical guidance, support staff, and ensure timely medication delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership, compliance, and quality teams to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Clinical collaboration

Leadership

Detail oriented

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

• 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

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.