Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time
About The Position
The Dispensing Pharmacist provides routine and emergency comprehensive and accurate drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems serving long-term care centers. The pharmacist ensures appropriate drug products reach customers efficiently and safely, contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service, and prioritizes pharmacy workflow while providing excellent customer service. The position is based at Omnicare’s King of Prussia, Pennsylvania location, which supports skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, chronic care settings, and other Omnicare locations. The pharmacy operates 24/7 and is not open to the public. This role will be employed by Omnicare as an independent, standalone organization following its sale by CVS Health. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position averaging 33 to 36 hours per week, with anticipated weekly hours of 36. The schedule is Monday through Friday with variable shifts based on business needs, spanning day and mostly evening shifts. Weekend rotation is every third or fourth weekend; there is no on-call requirement. Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage may be needed as required by the business.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania pharmacist license in good standing.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Nice To Haves
- IV experience preferred.
- Long-term care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure medications dispensed are clinically appropriate.
- Verify orders entered by technician staff for accuracy.
- Provide accurate and timely drug information to providers and customer facilities.
- Check new and refill labels and orders for completeness and precision.
- Check drug packaging and labeling for content and accuracy.
- Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of sterile IV drug products or solutions, as required.
- Assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for Schedule II drugs.
- Apply knowledge of DEA and state law concerning controlled drug dispensing.
- Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed by the business.
- Follow applicable state and government regulations, including HIPAA.
- Perform other duties as assigned; duties vary by location.
- Prioritize workflow and contribute to continuous improvement, quality, and service.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discount at CVS stores
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources based on eligibility
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Job Type
Full-time
