Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist - Chicora, PA

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 opportunity is seeking a skilled Long Term Care Pharmacist to support medication management for skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and hospice care settings. The role offers a contract assignment with an initial 1-month timeline and potential for extension, providing 40 hours per week within an established pharmacy schedule.

Work Hours:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders entered by data entry technicians for various long-term care facilities.
• Monitor and check blister-packed medications as well as sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Respond to clinical inquiries from nursing staff, hospice nurses, and physicians via telephone.
• Conduct controlled substance counts and maintain accurate perpetual inventory records.
• Inspect and verify emergency medication boxes to ensure readiness and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania.
• At least 1 year of pharmacist experience, preferably with long-term care exposure.
• Proficient in pharmacy operating systems including QS1, Docutrack, and PCC.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and visual acuity, and lift up to 30 pounds.

This contract role is well suited for pharmacists experienced in long-term care pharmacy operations seeking a dynamic work environment with comprehensive responsibilities. Professionals comfortable with a mix of clinical review, inventory management, and patient-centered communication will thrive in this position.

Interested candidates ready to engage in a meaningful long-term care role are encouraged to apply. Please submit your application to be considered for this contract opportunity.

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