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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Pharmacist in Charge - Long Term Care - Full Time

PharmacistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56.73-$90.14/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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.

This is a full time position offering 40 hours a week. The facility is open Monday-Friday 8am-10pm, Sat and Sun 8am-8pm. The schedule will be based on the needs of the business. There is an 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 Washington, 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: 10/30/2026

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 oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining high standards of quality and patient care. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing drug procurement and security, and serving as a primary point of contact for regulatory and customer inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Washington in good standing. A Bachelor of Science or Doctorate of Pharmacy is required, with a preference for at least one year of management experience in a Pharmacist in Charge or Pharmacy Manager role.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Regulatory complianceInventory managementStaff supervisionCompliance monitoringDocumentation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 55% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,140 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$118k–$187kPharmacy median $148k (middle half $135k–$156k)181 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$160k in purchasing powerIdaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Idaho70 active10,314 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% remote · 55% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,140 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$165k
7
$165k-175k
0
$175k-185k
1
$185k
1
$199k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,140 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About CVS Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Coeur d'Alene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$567k
Typical market rent
$1,861/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Coeur d'Alene, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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