Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time
Listed compensation
$56.73-$90.14/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings.
Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction.
The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
This is a full time position. The schedule will be Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. There is no weekend requirment. There is no on-call requirement.
The Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) plays a vital role on the leadership team within the Omnicare Pharmacy and will report directly to the General Manager. The PIC will work to develop and implement strategies to ensure & improve operational excellence and compliance as well as provide outstanding customer service within the assigned pharmacy.
You will:
Provide Supervision for the Dispensing Pharmacy
Monitor industry, regulatory and compliance industry, regulatory and compliance developments (e. g., state Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, etc.) for pending regulatory changes and partner with Division Compliance Officer and pharmacy management to address them
Communicate and educate staff on pharmacy-related issues such as regulatory changes/compliance, FDA drug recalls, drug information, sample medications, and investigational studies
Implement quality assurance programs for pharmacy services crafted to supervise and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care, pursue opportunities to improve patient care, and resolve identified problems.
- Implement policies and procedures for the procurement, storage, security and disposition of drugs and devices.
- Maintain record of all required pharmacist licensure & technician registrations for current staff, as required by state law.
- Respond to the board regarding any warning notice issued by the Board.
Implement policies and procedures for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of prescription information and patient health care information, and ensures that all employees of the pharmacy read, sign, and comply with the established policies and procedures.
Ensure pharmacy is in compliance with all local, state, and federal accrediting rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy
Serve as a primary source of information and responds to internal and external customer questions or clarification of information.
May perform various duties associated with narcotic room compliance to include: reporting of periodic pharmacy self-surveys for controlled substances prescription accuracy, respond to and resolve regulatory surveyor’s inquires related to compliance issues, contact physician to receive hard copy of prescription and perform drug recall surveillance and reporting
In this role, you will be an integral leader of the team. Your success will be driven by your ability to lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service. The most successful PIC demonstrates both excellent leadership & customer service skills.
Required Qualifications
Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Montana, must be active & in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
1 year management experience in a Pharmacist in charge or Pharmacy Manager role
Education
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy
- Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40
- Time Type
- Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$56.73 - $90.14
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits for Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacist in Charge will supervise pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement quality assurance programs. They will also serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries and manage staff education regarding pharmacy policies and drug information.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Montana in good standing. A Bachelor of Science or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree is required, with preferred experience in a pharmacy management role.
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, 25% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,192 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $118k–$187k | Pharmacy median $148k (middle half $137k–$162k)167 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$161k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Montana | 47 active | 10,319 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Pharmacist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 19% offer loan repayment10,613 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time at CVS Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,192 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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