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Pharmacist

PharMerica · Albany, NY · 4 days ago
Healthcare$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
  • Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
  • Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
  • Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
  • Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
  • Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
  • Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
  • Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
  • Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
  • One year experience in long term care desired
  • Licenses/Certifications: current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
  • Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA)
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
  • Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
  • Tuition discounts & reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Shift Differential
  • DailyPay
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee wellness and discount programs

Schedule

M-F: 4am-12:30pm
Sa-Su: Every other weekend 4am-12:30pm

Pay

USD $124,800.00 / Year

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