Long Term Care Mail Order Staff Pharmacist - Providence, RI

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 pharmacy professional is needed for an evening pharmacist role in a long-term care and mail order pharmacy environment. This position offers a 12-week contract with an opportunity to transition to permanent employment after three months. The role is based in Providence, RI, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept and dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor patient medication compliance, address over-usage patterns, and ensure prescriptions are suitable and legal.
• Maintain confidential and accurate patient and pharmacy records.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and answer inquiries.
• Provide consultation on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Support patient health through services like smoking cessation programs, blood pressure measurements, and cholesterol management.
• Teach patients proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications, including preparing sterile solutions in accordance with regulations.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians and clerks.
• Maintain inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Identify and communicate drug-related problems to physicians and healthcare practitioners effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Rhode Island pharmacy license is required.
• General pharmacy experience is essential.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) settings is highly preferred.

If you have a background in pharmacy and are licensed to practice in Rhode Island, this contract-to-hire opportunity offers a structured evening schedule in a supportive LTC mail order environment. Apply today to contribute your expertise and advance your pharmacy career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $63.00. 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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