Symbria Rx Services Pharmacist-in-Charge

The Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)is responsible forensuring full regulatory legal and compliance oversight of the pharmacy while also functioning within a Staff Pharmacist capacity for the site. This role serves as the designated pharmacist of record with state and federal regulatory agencies andmaintainsaccountability for pharmacy operations meeting all applicable laws regulations accreditation standards and company policies.

Whilemaintaininga strong focus on compliance inspections and documentation the PIC activelyparticipatesin daily dispensing operations clinical review and pharmacist coverage as needed to support safeaccurate andtimelymedication delivery.

What is Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Symbria offers the personalized care of an independent pharmacy along with the resources to drive groundbreaking solutions. With two decades of experience as a pharmacy technology leader we continuously invest in cutting-edge innovations to ensure the safety of patients and residents while helping our organization partners thrive.

Our advanced strip packaging programs not only save time and enhance accuracy but also minimize waste and promote medication adherence across all healthcare settings.

Symbria services long-term care settings such as: Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Memory care Developmental communities and many more specialized live-in settings.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Serve as the designatedPICper state board of pharmacy requirements.

• Ensure compliance with allFederalState and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy operations including DEA Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies.

• Maintain pharmacy permits licenses controlled substance registrations andpostings with support and approval from Symbrialegal counsel.

• Oversee controlled substance accountability recordkeeping storage and audits.

• Prepare for manage and respond to regulatory inspections audits and deficiency plans of correctionina timelyandaccuratemanner.

• Ensure policies procedures and workflows align with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Maintainaccuratepharmacy records including transaction logs perpetual inventories and required reports.

• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to leadership and staff as applicable.

• Partner with theAreaPharmacy Manager Regional Pharmacy Leaders Quality(QAPI) and Compliance teams on regulatory initiatives audits and performance improvement activities.

Staff Pharmacist Functions

• Perform all core responsibilities of a Staff Pharmacist including:

• Interpreting and verifying new and refill medication orders for clinical appropriateness and accuracy.

• Clarifying questionable or inappropriate orders with prescribers.

• Transcribing and reviewing telephone orders.

• Conducting final verification of prepared medications prior to dispensing.

• Providing drug information and clinical consultation to prescribers nursing staff and patients.

• Monitoring patient therapy labs and clinical indicators and recommending therapy adjustments asappropriate.

• Monitoring and managing TPN therapy dosing adjustments and related coordination.

• Providing patient counseling and medication review includingtelepharmacyservices when applicable.

• Support daily operational workflow to ensure productivity accuracy and on-time delivery standards are met.

Operational & Team Support

• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to support efficient workflows and compliance-driven operations.

• Serve as a professional resource and role model for pharmacists and techniciansregardingregulatory standards and best practices.

• Assistwith training and education related to compliance documentation and pharmacy procedures.

• Participate in on-call coverage and flexible scheduling as operational needs dictate.

• Identifyopportunities for process improvement related to regulatory risk reduction and operational efficiency.

• Performadditionalduties asassigned to support safe and effective pharmacy operations.

Education & Qualifications

Required:

• Prior experience serving asPharmacistin Charge or regulatory lead.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from anNABP-accreditedcollege of pharmacy.

• Active unrestricted pharmacist license in applicable state(s)

• Missouri (Required)

• Kansas (Required)

• Must have or be willing toacquireadditionalstate licensesbased on business needs.

• Eligibility and willingness to be designated Pharmacist in Charge.

• Minimum of three (3) years of institutional pharmacy experience.

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations.

• Proficiencywith pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel).

• Strong written verbal and professional communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Long-term care or institutional pharmacy experience.

• Experience supporting audits inspections or accreditation surveys.

• Knowledge of quality assurance and compliance programs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during operational coverage.

• Close visual acuityfor verification and documentation review.

• Regular use of computer systems and standard office equipment.

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Why work for us

At Symbria our employees act like owners because we are owners! As one of the few 100% employee-owned healthcare providers our focus remains on delivering best-in-class services within our Pharmacy Rehabilitation and Well-Being operations which allows our clients to improve the lives and well-being of their patients and residents. Our teams utilize insights and analytics to drive better health outcomes for our partnered post-acute and senior living communities while providing them with flexible service options.

Symbrias Core Values drive the way we partner with those clients their patients and residents and the way our diverse employee-owners work together:

• Integrity Honest Fairness and ethics
• Compassion Commitment to serving seniors
• Stewardship Maximizing mission and margin
• Innovation Striving to enhance our value to your organization
• Teamwork Working together unselfishly toward goals

As an employee-owner Symbrias success becomes your addition we provide:

• Competitive pay aligned with market guidelines
• Full Benefits Package including very generous paid time off plans
• Professional liability coverage
• 100% employer-funded ESOP retirement plan
• 401(k) and Roth(k) plans
• Continuing education
• Credit union membership

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race color religion sex sexual orientation marital status order of protection status national origin or ancestry citizenship status age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.