Pharmacist in Charge

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) – Annapolis, MD

Job Summary

It’s not just a job. It’s a mission.

Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to serving behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability populations. Through our pharmacy expertise, Medherent technology, and specialized packaging, we promote medication adherence and improve patient outcomes.

Our services help clients take medications as prescribed while reducing administrative burden for providers. Altruix customers achieve measurable results, including 90% adherence rates and a 40% reduction in ER and hospital-related costs. Learn more at altruix.com.

Altruix is seeking an experienced Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to lead pharmacy operations at our Annapolis, MD location. The PIC will oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, accurate and timely dispensing, exceptional service, and strong team performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing pharmacy workflow and staffing, developing team members, supporting business growth, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement. The PIC will also contribute to production and work as a pharmacist as needed.

Compensation for this role ranges from $155,000–$175,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee daily pharmacy operations to ensure prescriptions are entered, filled, and dispensed accurately and timely.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and oversee pharmacy workflow to support efficient operations.
• Ensure pharmacy operations and team members remain compliant with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, company policies, and standards.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop pharmacy staff to support strong performance and exceptional service.
• Identify workflow challenges and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Evaluate technology and operational solutions that have the potential to improve pharmacy efficiency.
• Contribute to production and perform pharmacist responsibilities as operational needs require.
• Partner with operational leadership and customer service teams to resolve service concerns and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support the successful onboarding and implementation of new business.
• Review key performance indicators, identify trends, and develop opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct workforce and business planning to support operational excellence.
• Support the financial profitability of the pharmacy and identify opportunities to drive continued growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, clinic partners, community stakeholders, and other business partners.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and inspections conducted by authorized agencies.
• Participate in company performance improvement initiatives.
• Support the recruitment, interviewing, training, and development of pharmacy talent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree.
• Active pharmacist licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Current knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
• Compounding experience.
• Ability to effectively organize and plan the activities of pharmacy staff and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Strong leadership, operational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy experience.
• Previous pharmacy leadership or management experience.
• Leadership experience that includes interviewing, training, coaching, and developing team members.

Key Traits for Success

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop a pharmacy team.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Ability to balance hands-on pharmacy responsibilities with operational leadership.
• Strong commitment to regulatory compliance and exceptional patient and partner service.

Schedule: Full-time, onsite position based in Annapolis, MD.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $155,000–$175,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

EEOC

Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, or other employment practices based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Altruix is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.