Pharmacist

PharMerica•Town of Hempstead, NY

22h•$126,464 - $130,416•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Uniondale, NY, to join its closed-door pharmacy team. The role serves long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and service. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. IV experience is preferred. The salary range is USD $126,464–$130,416 per year. 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 pharmacy network combines local teams with national resources, technology, and regulatory expertise to support medication access, cost control, compliance, and clinical care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; PharmD 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 skills.

Nice To Haves

IV experience preferred.
One year of long-term care experience desired.
PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimization.
Maintain current patient and resident profiles, including medical history, laboratory results, and prescription, over-the-counter, and home medications.
Ensure required 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, 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 and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.