Retail Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist in North Andover, MA

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.

A professional opportunity is available for a pharmacist experienced in retail and long-term care (LTC) pharmacy settings, combining mail order and LTC environments. This role offers a contract-to-hire arrangement lasting 13 weeks with a potential pathway to direct hire.

Location: North Andover, MA
Schedule:

• Rotating first and second shifts (8:00 am – 4:30 pm; 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm)
• Rotating weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately review and interpret physician orders to ensure appropriateness, accuracy, and patient safety.
• Dispense medications per prescriptions and long-term care standards, managing high-volume mail order workflows using Frameworks order entry.
• Maintain and update precise patient medication profiles reflecting current therapies.
• Monitor therapeutic responses and proactively identify, prevent, or resolve drug-related issues in LTC residents.
• Conduct medication regimen reviews, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance in LTC.
• Provide drug information and education to caregivers, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams in developing and adjusting individualized care plans.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state pharmacy laws, LTC standards, and proper documentation.
• Manage data tasks including order verification, workflow queue management, and mail order processing accuracy.
• Support medication adherence monitoring and address therapy challenges common in the LTC population.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Pharmacy experience in retail or long-term care settings required.
• PharmD degree is a plus.
• Current Massachusetts pharmacy license mandatory.

This position requires adaptability to rotating shifts and weekend schedules in a complex pharmacy environment supporting a vulnerable patient population. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to regulatory compliance are essential.

Candidates interested in advancing their pharmacy careers in a dynamic LTC and mail order setting are encouraged to apply today. This role offers valuable experience with potential for permanent placement.

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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