Lead Pharmacist (Pharmacist-in-Charge, PIC)

Job overview

Lead Pharmacist (Pharmacist-in-Charge, PIC) is an onsite position in San Carlos, CA, paying $68–$80 per hour. HiredFirst seeks a pharmacy leader to oversee operations and support patient-centered care and medication safety. The role combines clinical support with operational leadership: it directs daily pharmacy work, maintains regulatory compliance, develops quality measures, supervises staff, and improves workflows and dispensing systems. It also manages purchasing and inventory and prepares operational reports.

What you'll do

• Direct and supervise daily pharmacy operations in compliance with professional, legal, and regulatory standards
• develop outcome measures and support quality improvement
• implement and evaluate policies and procedures
• mentor and train staff
• manage purchasing and inventory
• evaluate pharmacy information and dispensing systems
• prepare monthly operational reports
• support staff education and competency development
• maintain clinical knowledge and participate in continuing education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

san carlos ca

hiredfirst

lead pharmacist

pharmacist-in-charge

pic

hospital pharmacy

pharmacy operations

medication safety

staff supervision

quality improvement

40 hours/week

$68–$80/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts with flexible 10-hour shifts as needed, and a contract duration of October 6, 2025–January 3, 2026.

About the employer

HiredFirst is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.