Pharmacist / Part Time

PharMerica•Washington, NC

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a part-time Pharmacist in Washington, NC. This role is based in a closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. The Pharmacist provides clinical and technical support to healthcare professionals and helps ensure safe, appropriate medication use and compliance with applicable regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with rotating weekend coverage: one Saturday per month and Sundays as needed. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Benefits may vary by employment status. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides pharmacy services to skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and individuals with behavioral, infusion therapy, in-home care, and cancer-related needs. Its services include long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacy, supported by a national network, technology, regulatory expertise, and clinical standards.

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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration route.
Recommend medication therapy changes and optimizations to physicians and healthcare staff.
Maintain current patient and resident profiles, including medical history, laboratory 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 patient medical records, 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 for 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.