Pharmacist / PRN

About the role

PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy serving hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide. We focus on exceptional customer service and top-quality care, offering initiatives that enhance employees’ work and personal lives, celebrate diversity, and improve the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
• Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
• Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies).
• Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare team members, and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.
• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, use, and disposal of drugs and biologicals.
• Obtains and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy.
• Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.
• Assists facility/agency staff with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering, and disposing of drugs.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred.
• One year of experience in long-term care.
• Licenses/Certifications: As required by government regulations and business needs.
• Detail-oriented; goal-oriented; team player; strong oral communication skills.

About Our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams serving skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies nationwide, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards.

We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients’ success.

Pay

USD $58.00 – $60.00 per hour