Pharmacist In Charge

Job Title: Pharmacist in Charge (Contract)

Job Description

The Pharmacist in charge leads daily pharmacy operations within a behavioral health clinic, combining clinical expertise, operational leadership, and relationship-building to support individuals with complex health needs. This role oversees pharmacy services, ensures regulatory compliance, drives financial performance, and develops a high-performing, compassionate team focused on delivering exceptional patient care and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily pharmacy operations, including dispensing, inventory management, workflow coordination, and quality assurance activities.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with patients, clinic partners, and community stakeholders to support coordinated and patient-centered care.
• Serve as a clinical expert and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams to support positive clinical outcomes for individuals with behavioral health and addiction treatment needs.
• Counsel and educate patients on medication use, potential side effects, dosing schedules, and the importance of treatment adherence.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations, policies, and professional standards.
• Oversee pharmacy financial performance and identify opportunities to grow and optimize pharmacy services.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and motivate pharmacy staff to deliver exceptional service and maintain high professional standards.
• Foster a compassionate, values-driven team culture that supports patient dignity, respect, and high-quality care.
• Review key performance indicators, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement.
• Lead workforce and business planning to maintain operational excellence and ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts to promote pharmacy services and offerings within the community.
• Provide one-on-one patient support in a behavioral health environment, including medication management and adherence support.
• Act as a talent steward by identifying, attracting, and retaining top pharmacy talent.
• Partner with clinic leadership and community-based providers to ensure coordinated care and seamless service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and compliance reporting in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Administer or oversee the administration of long-acting injectables (LAIs) as part of comprehensive medication management, as appropriate.

Essential Skills

• Current, active Pharmacist license in the state of Montana.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• 3 years of pharmacy leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience working in behavioral health or community-based care settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage daily pharmacy operations, including dispensing, inventory, workflow, and quality assurance.
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, including medication management and prescription verification.
• Willingness to administer long-acting injectables (LAIs) and support related clinical workflows.
• Certified immunizer credential, or willingness to obtain immunization certification within 3 months of hire.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop pharmacy staff and build high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of state and federal pharmacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills, particularly with individuals managing behavioral health and addiction treatment needs.
• Ability to analyze key performance indicators and use data to drive operational and clinical improvements.
• Demonstrated management skills, including workforce planning, business planning, and financial oversight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PharmD degree strongly valued for advanced clinical leadership.
• Experience providing one-on-one patient support in behavioral health or addiction treatment environments.
• Community-based or coordinated care models.
• Experience supporting or leading marketing and community outreach for pharmacy services.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with clinic leadership, care teams, and community partners.
• Commitment to a compassionate, values-driven approach to patient care.
• Interest in serving behavioral health and addiction treatment communities and helping individuals follow complex treatment plans.

Work Environment

This role is based in a behavioral health clinic pharmacy that operates as part of a coordinated care team. The Pharmacy Manager works closely with clinicians, community-based providers, and support staff to ensure individuals with complex health conditions receive the right medications and are supported in following their treatment plans. The environment is patient-facing and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on behavioral health, addiction treatment, and long-acting injectables as part of comprehensive medication management. Work involves regular use of pharmacy dispensing systems, inventory management tools, and electronic health records. The culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and high-quality, values-driven care. Standard professional pharmacy attire is expected in the clinic setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Bozeman, MT.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bozeman,MT.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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Salary : $55 - $65