Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Shreveport, Louisiana

A new specialty pharmacy in Shreveport, LA, is seeking an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead the build-out and opening of their facility. This direct hire role offers the unique opportunity to establish operational workflows, secure insurance contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance under your leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated PIC, ensuring compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and accreditation standards
• Manage daily pharmacy operations, including accurate dispensing, patient safety, and enforcement of clinical protocols
• Lead audits, maintain records, and coordinate regulatory inspections
• Oversee insurance contract onboarding and collaborate with providers to optimize patient care and medication access
• Supervise, train, and support pharmacists, technicians, and staff to maintain high quality standards
• Handle inventory management, including procurement and temperature-sensitive drug protocols
• Address medication incidents with thorough documentation and quality improvement measures
• Participate in strategic planning for pharmacy growth and service expansion
• Act as the clinical expert supporting patient counseling, therapeutic substitution, and prior authorization processes
• Develop workflows and processes as part of a start-up pharmacy environment

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Louisiana pharmacist license, eligible to serve as PIC
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree
• Prior experience as a Pharmacist-in-Charge or Pharmacy Manager with outpatient/retail specialty pharmacy expertise (inpatient experience not considered)
• Strong knowledge of specialty medications and benefits navigation, including prior authorizations and appeals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience composing provider appeal letters
• Proficiency with pharmacy software (e.g., QS1, PioneerRx) and EMR or specialty pharmacy systems is a plus
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to engage healthcare providers and clinic staff
• Capable of working independently while fostering teamwork

Hours of Operation:

• Monday to Friday, hours to be determined

This is a permanent direct hire role with performance bonuses and equity options. If you are ready to leverage your leadership and specialty pharmacy expertise to shape a new practice, submit your updated resume, pharmacy manager reference, skills checklist, and Louisiana pharmacist license to apply today.