Pharmacist
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to join its closed-door pharmacy team. The role serves long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The pharmacist evaluates medication orders, provides clinical recommendations, maintains patient profiles, supports medication monitoring, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to promote safe and effective medication use. The position also involves regulatory compliance, documentation, reporting medication-related events, and educating clinical staff. The pharmacy’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On-call coverage is required for emergencies. The posted salary range is $137,280 to $141,440 per year. Benefits may vary by employment status.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; a Pharm.D. 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.
- One year of long-term care experience is desired.
Nice To Haves
- Pharm.D.
- One year of long-term care experience.
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, lab results, and prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
- Ensure laboratory tests for monitoring 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 the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures for safe medication handling, dispensing, and 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company-paid time off
- Shift differential
- DailyPay
- Pet insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
- Referral bonuses
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
