Pharmacist-in-Charge

Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) 

Full-Time | SVDP Pharmacy of Hope | Longwood, Florida 

SVDP Pharmacy of Hope is seeking a compassionate and experienced Florida-licensed Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead pharmacy operations and provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care to uninsured and underserved neighbors in the greater Orlando community. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine professional pharmacy leadership with meaningful service in a faith-based, charitable setting. The Pharmacist-in-Charge is responsible for the safe, effective, and compliant operation of the pharmacy while helping advance the mission of St. Vincent de Paul by serving neighbors in need with dignity, compassion, and respect. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge and provide professional oversight of pharmacy operations in accordance with applicable Florida and federal laws, regulations, and professional standards. 
• Ensure the safe and accurate review, preparation, dispensing, storage, and management of prescription medications.
• Establish, implement, and maintain appropriate pharmacy policies, procedures, records, and medication-safety and quality practices.
• Maintain pharmacy readiness for regulatory requirements, licensing, inspections, recordkeeping, and other compliance responsibilities.
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients, helping them understand their medications and use them safely and effectively.
• Identify and address potential medication-related problems, including drug interactions, therapeutic duplication, contraindications, and adherence concerns.
• Oversee medication inventory, including proper storage, expiration monitoring, recalls, procurement, donations, and appropriate disposition of medications.
• Provide leadership, training, direction, and appropriate supervision to pharmacy volunteers.
• Help create a welcoming and respectful environment in which volunteers can contribute effectively to the pharmacy's mission.
• Collaborate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, charitable organizations, pharmaceutical assistance programs, and community partners to improve access to medications for eligible patients.
• Support community outreach efforts that increase awareness of SVDP Pharmacy of Hope and connect uninsured neighbors with available pharmacy services.
• Promote continuous improvement in pharmacy workflow, patient safety, quality, efficiency, and service.
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of medications, pharmacy resources, donated products, and charitable funds.
• Foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, dignity, service, and respect consistent with the mission and values of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Schedule & Pharmacy Hours 

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, with the Pharmacist-in-Charge working eight hours per day, Monday through Friday. 

SVDP Pharmacy of Hope is open to our neighbors in need for four hours each weekday, Monday through Friday. The remaining work hours are dedicated to the professional, administrative, operational, and community responsibilities necessary to support the pharmacy and its mission. These responsibilities include medication and inventory management, regulatory compliance, pharmacy administration, coordination with healthcare providers and community partners, volunteer supervision and training, patient follow-up, and outreach activities. 

This schedule provides the Pharmacist-in-Charge with dedicated time both to provide direct patient care and to oversee the professional and operational responsibilities of the pharmacy. 

Qualifications 

• Current and unrestricted Florida pharmacist license in good standing.
• Eligible and willing to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for SVDP Pharmacy of Hope.
• Knowledge of applicable Florida and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, professional standards, and medication-safety practices.
• Strong professional judgment and commitment to safe, ethical, patient-centered pharmacy practice.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and work alongside employees and volunteers with varying levels of pharmacy experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, community organizations, donors, and other partners.
• Commitment to serving uninsured individuals with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Previous pharmacy leadership or Pharmacist-in-Charge experience preferred.

Our Faith-Based Mission 

SVDP Pharmacy of Hope is a faith-based charitable organization whose work is guided by the mission and principles of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We are committed to serving our neighbors in need with compassion, dignity, respect, and a spirit of service. 

The Pharmacist-in-Charge is expected to understand, respect, and support the mission, values, and principles of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and to help foster a workplace and pharmacy environment that reflects these values in our service to patients, volunteers, community partners, and one another. 

Why Join SVDP Pharmacy of Hope? 

At SVDP Pharmacy of Hope, pharmacy practice is about more than dispensing medications. Our work helps provide access to essential medications for neighbors who might otherwise go without them. 

The Pharmacist-in-Charge has the opportunity to combine professional expertise and leadership with direct community service while helping ensure that every person who comes to the pharmacy is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. 

Full-time position with competitive salary. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

SVDP Pharmacy of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.