Pharmacist in Charge Knoxville, TN Knoxville , TN 37922

Posted:

09/14/2026

Employment Type:

Direct Placement Job Number:

29290922

Pay Rate:

160000-180000 USD/Year Job Description Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)

Department:

Pharmacy Operations /

Site Management Reports To:

Director of Pharmacy Location:

Knoxville, TN Employment Type:

FT M-F 9am-5pm (flexibility to start early/stay later) Position Summary The Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) provides operational and clinical leadership for a compounding pharmacy, overseeing compliance, quality, staff management, and performance. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient pharmacy operations while promoting a strong culture of patient safety, accountability, and regulatory excellence. Key Responsibilities Pharmacy Operations & Leadership Oversee the daily operations of the pharmacy, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, productivity, and overall site performance Serve as the primary on-site pharmacy leader and resource for pharmacists, technicians, and support staff Ensure prescriptions, medication orders, compounding, dispensing, and verification processes are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently Monitor workflow and staffing levels and adjust as needed to maintain service levels and patient safety Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality Collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy on operational improvements and strategic initiatives Qualifications Active Pharmacist license in good standing in the applicable state Ability to serve as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) in accordance with applicable state requirements Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience;3-5+ years preferred Previous pharmacy leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred Compounding pharmacy experience preferred Strong understanding of applicable pharmacy regulations, USP standards, and quality/compliance requirements Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Experience in leading and developing pharmacy teams preferred Work Environment 503A compounding pharmacy environment Non-sterile and/or sterile compounding operations, as applicable to the site Hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced pharmacy environment Strong focus on patient safety, regulatory compliance, accuracy, quality, and teamwork What Success Looks Like Success in this role means maintaining a safe, compliant, efficient, and well-run pharmacy while developing a strong pharmacy team. The PIC will take ownership of day-to-day operations, proactively identify issues, maintain regulatory readiness, and partner with the Director of Pharmacy to continuously improve the pharmacy's performance and quality of care.

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