Pharmacist PIC - Long Term Care

Guardian Pharmacy; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy in Gaylord, Michigan, is seeking an experienced Pharmacist Supervisor to lead daily pharmacy operations during startup and ongoing integration at the new location. You will supervise staff, ensure timely dispensing, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires a Michigan-licensed pharmacist with 5+ years in a high-volume setting, strong leadership, and project-management skills. Flexible hours and a team-focused environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required and license to practice in Michigan.
• Experience supervising staff and managing high-volume dispensing.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Staff Pharmacists and Technicians to meet daily production targets.
• Ensure accurate, compliant dispensing and on-floor pharmacist coverage 75%+.
• Oversee inventory control, CII ordering, and state/federal compliance.
• Train newly hired pharmacists and support scheduling for licensed coverage.
• Maintain 797-Compliance program and collaborate with operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy and Planning

Problem Solving

Team Oriented

Work Ethic/Integrity

Attention to Detail

Pharmacy Operations Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD.

State Pharmacist License

Tools

Pharmacy operations system

Job description

Gaylord, Michigan, United States of America

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Why Guardian Pharmacy of Northern Michigan? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

As the business grows, they will open up weekends as necessary. This position will require some on call weekday evenings.

This position will play a key role in the opening and start up of our new location in Gaylord Michigan. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience managing a pharmacy. This position will supervise all pharmacy personnel as well as assist with interviews, hiring and training.

Ensures that daily medication dispensing, IV preparation and compounding function smoothly and efficiently. Actively communicates with the Director, Pharmacy Operations to identify and resolve production-related issues in a timely fashion. Ensures that the pharmacy is compliant with all State and Federal laws and regulations, as well as, performs all the functions of a staff pharmacist. Oversees controlled substances and is responsible to the State Board of Pharmacy for Compliance with Regulations and Statutes.

Attributes Required

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential job functions (include the following)

• Supervises the Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and manages daily production to ensure all duties are completed in a timely fashion to meet delivery schedules
• Ensures workflow processes and staffing are designed to support accurate and timely prescription dispensing
• Fully competent and able to perform Staff Pharmacist responsibilities; work as a scheduled pharmacist on the floor among the staff at least 75% of the time
• Communicates regularly on a daily basis with the Director, Pharmacy Operations regarding issues or concerns that impact timely production, safety, or compliance
• Ensures that pharmacy processes and record keeping systems are in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
• Ensures that newly hired Pharmacists are trained
• Assists the Director, Pharmacy Operations in staffing/scheduling to ensure appropriate licensed coverage as required by Board of Pharmacy
• Oversees all CII ordering, inventory control systems, and dispensing to ensure proper record keeping and dispensing within State and Federal regulations
• Maintains 797-Compliance program to include proper training, documentation and program revision as necessary
• Evaluate workflow processes and implement changes as necessary to achieve greater efficiency, safety and/or regulatory compliance
• Assist with pharmacy student evaluations, assignments and daily duties
• Work collaboratively with other supervisors/functional areas to keep work flowing smoothly and efficiently; provides input for Pharmacist, Fulfillment and Data Entry reviews
• Occasional customer relations duties as assigned
• Special projects or other duties as assigned
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
• State Pharmacist License required without restrictions

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years pharmacist experience preferred, preferably in high-volume pharmacy
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
• Excellent computer skills, including pharmacy operations system knowledge

Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible hours

What We Offer

_Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

Compensation & Financial_

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

Time Off

• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.

Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.

Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.

At Guardian,we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.