Pharmacist In Charge / Long-Term Care Pharmacy

PharMerica, a part of Brightspring Health Services, is a long-term care pharmacy services provider that supplies medications, clinical support, and pharmacy management to healthcare organizations across the United States.

About the role

We are seeking a Pharmacist in Charge to work closely with pharmacy management to oversee daily operations, drive quality enhancement, and implement cost-saving strategies within a Long-Term Care environment. This role offers clinical and technical expertise to both pharmacy and regional staff, helping to strengthen a coordinated, team-oriented approach to care. This is a large pharmacy with 90+ employees.

Schedule

Rotating schedule
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Referral bonuses

Benefits may vary by employment status.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
• Supervise and direct pharmacy staff in key operational areas including scheduling, purchasing, and clinical responsibilities.
• Collaborate with pharmacy management to implement efficient daily operations and quality improvement or cost containment strategies.
• Provide clinical and technical support to pharmacy and regional staff, fostering a team-based care model.
• Respond promptly and accurately to pharmaceutical inquiries from customers and internal staff, interpreting clinical needs and providing expert advice.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records, including medical history, lab data, and concurrent medications (including OTC and alternative therapies).
• Accurately document all communications with healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers in the pharmacy system.
• Secure and maintain necessary documentation to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and corporate policies.
• Enforce safe practices for the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications and biological products.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the pharmacy team and patient care goals.

How you will benefit:

• Supportive team with room to work independently
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or equivalent)
• Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
• Demonstrated pharmacy experience
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacy laws and both federal and state regulations related to long-term care
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents
• Proficiency in computer use, including pharmacy management systems

Desired:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Experience in long-term care pharmacy settings

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Proven team player with a collaborative mindset
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Effective oral communication skills

This position is subject to a Level 2 background screening.