Pharmacist-in-Charge
Job Description
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.
Company Profile:
Specialized pediatric pharmacy serving Texas
Pharmacist-in-Charge Role:
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.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:
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.
Operational Leadership:
Oversee daily pharmacy workflow including:
Order entry
Order verification
Packaging and dispensing
Formulary management
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.
Multi-Site & Team Management:
Provide leadership oversight across multiple pharmacy locations.
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.
Business & Strategic Impact:
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.
Pharmacist-in-Charge Background Profile:
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD 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
Features and Benefits:
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
Generous 3 weeks PTO
Company issued scrubs and jacket
Team lunches
Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.