Retail LTC Staff Pharmacist | Lowell, Massachusetts

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This pharmacist role offers a unique opportunity to work in a Long Term Care (LTC) mail order environment, focusing on accurate medication dispensing and patient safety. The position involves rotating first and second shifts (8:00 am – 4:30 pm and 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm) with weekend rotations, structured over a 13-week contract with potential for direct hire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret physician orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety.
• Dispense medications according to prescriptions and LTC standards within a high-volume mail order setting.
• Maintain and update patient medication profiles to reflect current therapies.
• Monitor therapeutic responses and address drug-related problems for LTC residents.
• Conduct medication regimen reviews ensuring safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide drug information and education to caregivers, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to tailor individualized care plans.
• Comply with federal and state pharmacy laws, LTC standards, and documentation requirements.
• Perform data management tasks including order verification and mail order workflow oversight.
• Support medication adherence monitoring and resolve therapy issues common in LTC populations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Pharmacy experience in retail or long term care settings.
• PharmD degree is a plus.
• Valid Massachusetts pharmacy license.
• Familiarity with order entry systems such as Frameworks is beneficial.

Location:

• Lowell, MA

This contract-to-hire position provides the chance to grow professionally within a specialized LTC mail order pharmacy setting, balancing patient care with efficient medication management. Candidates with relevant experience and licensure are encouraged to apply to take the next step in their pharmacy career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $65.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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