Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Belle Glade, Florida

This contract position offers an opportunity to serve as both Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge at an acute care facility in Belle Glade, FL. The role requires a dedicated pharmacy leader to oversee operations and ensure regulatory compliance during a transition period, starting August 31 through mid-September until a permanent candidate is hired.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmacy leadership and oversight during the transition
• Prepare and maintain readiness for The Joint Commission (TJC) inspection
• Manage regulatory compliance and attention to detail in daily operations
• Work collaboratively through Clinical Pharmacy Agreement (CPA) using CPS order entry system
• Supervise limited pharmacy staffing Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to approximately 4:30-5:00 PM (no weekends)
• Oversee sterile compounding processes primarily performed by pharmacy technicians
• Support site specialty areas including Acute Care ICU, outpatient infusion, surgery, and medical-surgical units

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active Florida Pharmacist and Consultant licensure
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient pharmacy management experience
• Familiarity with IV compounding and TJC standards
• Experience with CPS order entry system and Omnicell automation preferred, but onsite training is provided
• Ability to lead a team consisting of 3 pharmacy technicians, 1 full-time pharmacist, and 4 PRN pharmacists

Location:

• Belle Glade, FL
• Nearest airports: Fort Myers International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport
• Nearby accommodations: Hampton Inn

This contract role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on experience in acute care pharmacy operations. If you are a Florida-licensed pharmacist with management expertise ready to guide a pharmacy through a critical period of compliance and operational oversight, apply today to explore this unique opportunity.