Weekend LTC Pharmacist
About The Position
Alps LTC Pharmacy is seeking a Weekend LTC Pharmacist to work at a locally owned, independent pharmacy serving long-term care communities. The pharmacist collaborates with pharmacy staff and healthcare partners to deliver care, manage pharmacy operations, and provide professional support to patients and prescribers. The position offers a consistent weekend schedule and flexible scheduling options. The pharmacist interprets and evaluates prescription orders; dispenses and labels prescribed drugs and devices; oversees their proper and safe storage; and performs services and operations necessary to conduct and manage the pharmacy. The pharmacist is legally responsible for overseeing auxiliary personnel and must comply with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws and safe drug distribution requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Must pass the Missouri State Board examination for a state pharmacist license.
- Must hold a current license from the applicable state Board of Pharmacy, renewed and maintained in active status in accordance with state pharmacy law.
- Ability to manage a pharmacy with a small to moderate staff.
Nice To Haves
- Certification to administer immunization services.
- Prior experience in retail pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise pharmacy staff in the absence of the PIC.
- Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including pharmacy security and safe work practices, when the PIC is absent.
- Provide clinical problem-solving.
- Serve as a communication liaison among patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
- Assist with quality improvement functions.
- Review and monitor patient complaints.
- Accept final accountability for pharmacy staff actions, decisions, and results while on duty.
- Communicate with the PIC about corrective action needed for team members during the PIC’s absence.
- Promote safe work practices and maintain a safe environment for team members and customers or patients.
- Handle employee and customer complaints and grievances, using independent judgment and discretion to support customer satisfaction.
- Direct pharmacy objectives, procedures, and activities while on duty.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, including performing the final prescription audit.
- Respond courteously and professionally to customer and physician questions about prescriptions and health-related products and issues.
- Offer professional advice and consultation, serve as a role model to the pharmacy team, handle customer complaints, and direct operations to minimize wait times.
- Respond to telephone requests from customers, physicians, and vendors that require pharmacist expertise.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Support pharmacy sales results by ensuring the team delivers a consistent, high-quality customer and patient experience.
- Manage medication and medical supply inventories.
- Administer and document immunizations and medical administration services.
- Perform Medication Therapy Management and Medication Therapy Services.
- Complete special projects as needed.
Benefits
- Consistent weekend schedule.
- Flexible scheduling options designed to support work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
