Pharmacist-in-Charge​/Pharmacy Manager

Location: Galena, Illinois, United States
Compensation: $140,000 – $165,000 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services – Pharmacy
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Global Placement Firm is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager to lead pharmacy operations at a community-focused healthcare facility in Galena, Illinois.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge to serve as the clinical and operational leader of a pharmacy supporting a community health center.

This position offers the opportunity to establish and oversee pharmacy operations, collaborate directly with healthcare providers, manage pharmacy personnel, and develop strong relationships with patients and clinical partners.

As the founding Pharmacist-in-Charge, the selected candidate will play an essential role in shaping pharmacy operations, implementing efficient processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and expanding access to high-quality pharmaceutical care within the community.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive retail pharmacy management experience, an active Illinois pharmacist license, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to patient-centered healthcare.

Pharmacy Operations & Management

• Direct and oversee all daily pharmacy operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage prescription processing, verification, dispensing, inventory control, and medication safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain pharmacy workflows, operational procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Monitor pharmaceutical inventory, medication storage, labeling, and expiration dates.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of patient medication profiles, prescription records, and pharmacy documentation.
• Utilize pharmacy patient management systems to support efficient operations and patient care.

Patient Care & Clinical Services

• Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide medication counseling, drug therapy education, and adherence support to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers regarding medication management and therapeutic recommendations.
• Support chronic disease management, preventive care, and community health initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary clinical discussions and patient care coordination.
• Administer immunizations and support vaccination programs when appropriately certified and authorized.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and manage pharmacy technicians and supporting personnel.
• Establish employee schedules and oversee daily staffing requirements.
• Provide performance evaluations, professional coaching, and ongoing staff development.
• Address operational challenges and personnel concerns in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional patient service.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Maintain adherence to HIPAA requirements, fraud prevention standards, and applicable pharmacy practice guidelines.
• Monitor pharmacy operations for compliance with healthcare facility policies and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and regulatory documentation.
• Implement quality assurance measures to support medication safety and operational excellence.

Healthcare Partnerships & Pharmacy Growth

• Serve as the primary pharmacy liaison to healthcare providers, clinical staff, and facility administration.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with healthcare partners.
• Identify…