Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Avondale, Pennsylvania

This opportunity is for an experienced interim pharmacist ready to take on Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) responsibilities at a small inpatient micro-hospital setting. The facility operates a 10-bed emergency department and a 10-bed inpatient unit. This role requires strong clinical experience in inpatient pharmacy combined with leadership to independently manage pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Pharmacist in Charge, overseeing all pharmacy operations for the hospital
• Manage medication audits, inventory, and restocking to ensure seamless drug availability
• Handle order entry via Cerner and oversee site automation using Omnicell
• Maintain regulatory compliance and participate in pharmacy inspections as needed
• Provide clinical support and guidance without technician assistance, as you will be the sole pharmacist on site
• Accept on-call duties with limited likelihood of being called in

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Pennsylvania pharmacist license required
• Proven inpatient hospital pharmacy experience required
• Ability to work independently and manage all pharmacy functions in a hospital setting
• Familiarity with Cerner order entry system and Omnicell automation is highly preferred

Schedule and Coverage:

• Monday to Friday, day shifts
• Coverage dates from May 18 through June 30, with the potential for extension
• On-call responsibilities included but with minimal expected call-ins

Additional Information:

• No sterile compounding expected in this role
• Remote training will be provided by the local PIC and Pharmacy Director prior to start
• The staffing model is one pharmacist serving as both clinical and operational lead

This position offers a unique chance to assume full PIC leadership at a small but critical hospital site, driving operational excellence during your tenure. Candidates with strong inpatient pharmacy experience and leadership capabilities are encouraged to apply. This is a contract role.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by applying today.