Pharmacist / Part Time

BrightSpring Health Services•Washington, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a part-time Pharmacist in Washington, North Carolina, for its closed-door pharmacy team. The role serves long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment, providing clinical pharmacy services and supporting safe, high-quality medication care. 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, in-home care, and cancer-related needs. Its long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies use national resources, technology, and regulatory expertise to support medication access, cost control, 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 experience in long-term care is desired.
PharmD.

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff about medication therapy changes and optimization.
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, 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.