Pharmacist in Charge - Full Time

The Pharmacist In-Charge (PIC) executes the duties designated and legally required by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy (NJBOP).  The (PIC) will ensure compliance with all NJBOP regulations along with other state and federal laws, will monitor operations while staffing for the assigned pharmacy and collaborate with pharmacy operations leadership and other system pharmacy services to ensure organizational consistency of all pharmacy services.  This position participates in, but is not limited to, staff scheduling, workflow monitoring and regulatory compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Oversight: Monitor and oversee the day-to-day workflow of the assigned pharmacy location, ensuring efficiency and consistency in service delivery, while staffing and performing regular pharmacist assigned duties.

Quality Assurance and Safety: Monitor quality assurance programs and continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.

Collaboration and Communication: Serve as a liaison to pharmacy staff. Collaborate and provide feedback to operation leadership to optimize delivery of care and improve pharmacy services.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all staff comply with federal, state, and local laws while practicing, supporting compliance audits and ensuring correction for any deficiencies.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The Pharmacist In-charge will demonstrate the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials is negligible.  Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions).  Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., picking up items from the floor; to remove and replace items on lower shelves; to file documents in lower file drawers).  Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) are often necessary.  Normal range of hearing and vision required to perform work and communicate.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the department operations leadership.

EDUCATION: Degree from accredited school of pharmacy required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current New Jersey State license as a Registered Pharmacist required. Registration with the NJBOP as Pharmacist-In-Charge required, Advanced Certification, Residency or Advanced Degree is preferred or as mandated by ASHP or governing agencies.

EXPERIENCE: Strong operational pharmacy background.  Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of current regulations (USP, NJ Board of Pharmacy, NJ DOH, Joint Commission, CMS, DEA), and ASHP best practices.