Pharmacist

PharMerica•HUNTINGTON, WV

23d

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Huntington, West Virginia, to work on a closed-door pharmacy team serving long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off, from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders, provides clinical recommendations, maintains patient profiles, and supports safe medication use and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and documents communications and clinical interventions. PharMerica describes a supportive team environment with opportunities for independent work, ongoing training, career growth, and advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; a PharmD is preferred.
Current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.
Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards, including CMS, DEA, and FDA requirements.
Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
Strong clinical judgment and effective written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

One year of long-term care experience is desired.
PharmD degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
Maintain current patient and resident profiles, including medical history, laboratory results, and prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
Ensure laboratory tests required to monitor high-risk medications are ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
Document communications and clinical interventions in patient medical records, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for safe medication handling, dispensing, clinical oversight, and management.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
Educate and support clinical teams and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.