Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services•Albany, NY

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Albany, NY! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference! No long-term care experience required! Schedule: Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 9:00pm w/ every 3rd weekend Shift Differential: +$2.50/hr

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
One year experience in long term care desired
License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and facility staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring 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 all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals.
Ensure compliance with all 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 facility/agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.