PHARMACIST IN CHARGE
Listed compensation
$60-$68/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
About Us
We are a locally owned, independent pharmacy serving Neptune and surrounding communities. We know our patients by name, and we take pride in personalized care, fast service, and a supportive team culture. We’re looking for an experienced, motivated Pharmacist-in-Charge to lead our pharmacy and grow with us.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the designated PIC under the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, responsible for compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including dispensing, verification, and workflow
- Supervise, train, and schedule pharmacists, technicians, and support staff
- Maintain controlled substance records, perform biennial inventories, and ensure DEA compliance
- Manage inventory, ordering, and wholesaler relationships to control costs and reduce waste
- Provide patient counseling, immunizations, MTM, and other clinical services
- Handle third-party insurance issues, prior authorizations, and audits
- Build relationships with local prescribers, facilities, and the community
- Help develop new services and drive prescription growth
- What We’re Looking For
- PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited program
- Active, unrestricted New Jersey pharmacist license in good standing
- Immunization certification (or willingness to obtain promptly)
[2+] years of retail pharmacy experience; PIC or management experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of NJ Board of Pharmacy regulations and DEA requirements
- Experience with pharmacy software PrimeRx is a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual ([Spanish / Arabic / other]) a plus
What We Offer
Competitive salary: $
[Performance bonus / profit sharing]
[Health, dental, and vision insurance]
[Paid time off and paid holidays]
[401(k) with match]
[CE allowance and license renewal reimbursement]
Reasonable hours: [e. g., Monday–Friday, no overnights, limited weekends]
Real autonomy and a direct line to ownership, no corporate red tape
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacist-in-Charge will oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and manage staff and inventory. They are also responsible for providing clinical services, handling insurance issues, and building relationships with the local community and prescribers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy and an active, unrestricted New Jersey pharmacist license. At least two years of retail pharmacy experience is required, with preference given to those with prior management or PIC experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 43% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,251 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in New Jersey | 276 active | 10,251 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New Jersey Pharmacist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 29% offer loan repayment283 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHARMACIST IN CHARGE at Pharma Tech Concepts a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,251 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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