Pharmacist, Healthcare

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Open to recent grads and new Pharmacists!

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications in a closed‑door long‑term care pharmacy environment. This role oversees prescription verification, compounding activities, and daily pharmacy operations while supporting high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and customer service. The Pharmacist collaborates closely with pharmacy staff, nursing facility partners, physicians, and leadership to support operational efficiency, quality improvement, and positive clinical outcomes.

• Review prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness.
• Verify medication orders and oversee the intake and fulfillment of prescriptions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Dispense medications in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide medication consultation and clinical support to nursing facility staff, including guidance on prescription and over‑the‑counter medications.
• Advise prescribers on medication therapy, interactions, and utilization management as appropriate.
• Compound sterile and non‑sterile medications using established formulas and procedures, including weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Direct and supervise pharmacy staff involved in compounding, packaging, labeling, and order changes.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy and completion of all pharmacy production duties and branch goals.

• Manage day‑to‑day pharmacy operations in a closed‑door long‑term care setting.
• Assist in the development, oversight, and monitoring of pharmacy services aligned with organizational policies, goals, and objectives.
• Promote an efficient work environment that supports staff retention, engagement, and quality outcomes.
• Support after‑hours, weekend, and holiday pharmacy needs through an on‑call rotation.

• Establish and maintain appropriate storage, security, and record‑keeping systems for pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives focused on prescription accuracy and service excellence.
• Promote open communication across pharmacy teams and with external partners to enhance service delivery and performance.
• Support pharmacy staff education, training, evaluation, and professional development.
• Educate staff on utilization management concepts and pharmacy operational best practices.

• Maintain positive relationships with physicians, nursing staff, residents, and facility administrators.
• Serve as a pharmacy resource for consulting issues, clinical questions, and service concerns.
• Ensure effective communication and information flow between internal teams and external customers.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm
  
  D) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BS Pharm) from an accredited institution
• Experience in long‑term care, institutional, or closed‑door pharmacy preferred
• Knowledge of sterile and non‑sterile compounding practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Collaborative, team‑based setting focused on quality, compliance, and patient safety