Pharmacist in Charge - Retail

Cox-Medical-Center-Branson; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cox Medical Center Branson seeks a Lead Pharmacist to act as Pharmacist-in-Charge for a designated pharmacy group. You will supervise pharmacists and technicians, verify orders, and provide patient counseling and drug information.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, clinical initiatives, and leadership coverage during absences, with a focus on patient safety and CoxHealth values.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and patient education abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy team and Pharmacist-in-Charge for a designated group.
• Manage prescription orders and verify medication orders.
• Monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information to staff and patients.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support clinical initiatives.
• Possess ability to cover leadership duties in the absence of the pharmacy leader.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerP

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (preferred)

Job description

Facility:Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616Department:1636 Retail Pharmacy BransonScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:Mon-Fri, Varied 8:00am-6:00pmWork Shift:Rotating (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthUp to $10,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonusJob Description:The lead pharmacist serves as the team lead and Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for a designated pharmacy group, providing daily direction and support to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. They manage prescription orders/verify medication orders, monitor patient drug therapies, and offer drug information and patient education/counseling. The lead pharmacist also takes on additional responsibilities, including regulatory compliance and clinical initiatives, and may assume the pharmacy leader’s duties in their absence. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, patient-focused role. In addition, the individual will exemplify the CoxHealth mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with CoxHealth policies and procedures. This role may involve occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. Training and education will be provided on any specific procedures, risks and safety protocols associated to the handling of these drugs.Education: Required: Bachelors in Pharmacy Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy Experience: Preferred: 1-2 years supervisory experience Skills: Proficient in using computers and computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Good verbal and written communication skills Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Licensed by Missouri Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacist or eligible for licensure by Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist and obtains licensure within 90 days of hire. Required: **Eligibility for licensure requires submission of application for Pharmacy License at time of hire**