Pharmacist in Charge

Our client in Richardson, TX is seeking a strong, hands‑on Pharmacist‑in‑Charge (PIC) who combines operational leadership with clinical expertise. This role is ideal for a pharmacy leader who can actively manage workflow while also driving business performance, compliance, and team development. This is an in office, direct hire opportunity.

Specialized pediatric pharmacy serving Texas

The ideal Pharmacist‑in‑Charge brings a balance of operational pharmacy experience (approximately 60%) and business/strategic leadership capability (approximately 40%).

The PIC must be comfortable stepping into daily pharmacy operations when needed while maintaining full compliance accountability.

• Serve as Pharmacist‑in‑Charge in accordance with all state and federal laws.
• Ensure full compliance with pharmacy regulations, including controlled substance management.
• Maintain accurate records and oversee regulatory reporting.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures for procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and monitor medication error reporting.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Oversee daily pharmacy workflow including packaging and dispensing, formulary management, and quality assurance.
• Ensure accurate and efficient dispensing processes.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement system improvements.
• Participate in staffing plans and scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage.
• Take routine on‑call responsibilities.
• Execute operational plans aligned with company growth initiatives.

• Directly manage pharmacy teams and promote accountability and performance.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance development.
• Promote strong communication and teamwork across departments.

• Monitor and evaluate performance metrics including script volume, labor costs, and profitability.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Execute strategic initiatives while maintaining day‑to‑day operational excellence.
• Accept ownership and accountability for achieving operational and financial goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm
  
  D from an accredited institution
• Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice
• 2–3 years of pharmacy operations experience
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy management experience
• Strong knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations
• Experience in long‑term care (LTC) pharmacy preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret operational and financial performance data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with hands‑on pharmacy work
• Strong workflow knowledge and operational judgment
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams effectively
• High level of professionalism and accountability
• Frequent interaction with staff, patients, and external partners
• May require managing competing priorities and workflow interruptions

• Monday–Friday, 9 am–5/6 pm
• No weekends or on‑call responsibilities
• Collaborative, team‑focused culture with a high degree of autonomy
• Medical Insurance
• 401K with match and 100% vested from the beginning