Pharmacist

PharMerica•South Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Salt Lake City, Utah, to work in a closed-door pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. The role focuses on delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care in a non-retail environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A current Utah pharmacist license is required. The position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities to work independently, ongoing training, career growth, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
Current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice; Utah pharmacist license required for this position.
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, lab results, and current prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
Ensure laboratory tests required to monitor high-risk medications are appropriately 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 team members and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.