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Raleigh, North Carolina

Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56.73-$90.14/hr

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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.

Position Summary

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.

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. The contributions you will make will position CVS Health as a leader within the LTC marketplace.

Required Qualifications

Licensed pharmacist in the state of North Carolina, must be active & in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years management experience as a Pharmacist in charge (PIC), Pharmacy Manager, or Supervisor
  • 2 years of pharmacist experience in long term care (LTC)
  • PharmD preferred

Education

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or
  • PharmD (Preferred)
  • 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: 11/17/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise pharmacy dispensing operations, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements and implementing policies for medication handling, records, and patient information. Oversee quality assurance and staff education, respond to customer and regulatory inquiries, and promote continuous improvement in patient care and service.

Requirements

An active, good-standing pharmacist license in North Carolina is required, along with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a PharmD; a PharmD is preferred. Preferred qualifications include two years of PIC, pharmacy manager, or supervisor experience and two years of long-term care pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacy OperationsRegulatory CompliancePharmacy LeadershipStaff SupervisionDrug ProcurementMedication Storage and SecurityPharmacy RecordkeepingControlled Substances CompliancePolicy and Procedure ImplementationConfidentiality of Patient Information

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 56% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Raleigh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Options
Wellness Programs