Pharmacist

PharMerica • Louisville, KY

401d

About The Position

The Pharmacist position at PharMerica involves providing exceptional pharmacy services to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and specialized care facilities. The role focuses on evaluating medication orders, maintaining patient databases, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The pharmacist will also be responsible for documenting communications and implementing safe drug management practices.

Requirements

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

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.
• 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, and other healthcare team members in the medical record.
• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• 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 drug management.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Unmatched employee development opportunities.
• Exceptional company culture.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree