LTC Pharmacist

Alps Pharmacy • Nixa, MO

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About The Position

Alps Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join its Long Term Care team in Nixa, Missouri. The Staff Pharmacist supports the medication needs of long term care residents by providing accurate, timely dispensing and clinical expertise while collaborating with pharmacy technicians, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. The position is described as a daytime role in a collaborative, team-oriented pharmacy environment focused on medication safety, regulatory compliance, and compassionate patient care. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and company safety standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree.
• Current, active, unrestricted Missouri pharmacist license, or ability to obtain licensure before beginning work.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
• Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented pharmacy environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in long term care, retail, or institutional pharmacy.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems and prescription verification workflows.
• Previous experience supervising or leading pharmacy teams.
• Immunization certification.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, verify, and dispense prescriptions while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
• Evaluate medication orders, resolve clinical concerns, and collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals to support resident outcomes.
• Support organized, efficient daily pharmacy workflows so medications are processed accurately and delivered on time.
• Guide and oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to established procedures.
• Communicate with nursing staff, healthcare providers, and facility personnel about medication questions, prescription requests, and patient care needs.
• Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor medication inventory, secure storage, prescription processing, and dispensing practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce medication errors, and enhance quality of care.
• Communicate operational concerns, staffing needs, and improvement opportunities to the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).

Benefits

• Daytime schedule.
• Opportunity to strengthen clinical expertise, expand long term care pharmacy knowledge, and develop leadership skills.
• Collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree