Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Part Time

CVS Health • Hickory, NC

2d • $45 - $76

About The Position

This part-time pharmacist role is based in a closed-door, non-customer-facing long-term care pharmacy. The pharmacist provides routine and emergency drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for drug distribution systems serving long-term care centers. The role supports pharmacy management’s goals and objectives and helps ensure that medications reach customers efficiently, safely, and accurately. The position is employed by Omnicare, which will operate independently following its sale by CVS Health.

The schedule is based on business needs, and weekend coverage may be needed when covering colleagues’ paid time off. Scheduled rotations may also include evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. The position is 21 hours per week.

Requirements

• Active pharmacist license in North Carolina in good standing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care pharmacy experience.
• IV certification or experience.
• Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate entry of orders.
• Maintain pharmacy security.
• Adhere to required delivery schedules.
• Verify orders entered by technician staff for accuracy.
• Check new and refill labels and orders for completeness and precision.
• Check drug packaging and labeling for content and accuracy.
• Prepare and/or supervise sterile IV drug products or solutions, if required.
• Assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for Schedule II drugs.
• Apply knowledge of DEA and state laws concerning controlled drug dispensing.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled rotations based on business needs.
• Follow applicable state and government regulations, including HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties may vary by location.
• Help foster continuous improvement, quality, and service, and prioritize pharmacy workflow.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits.
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time