Pharmacist

PharMerica•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacist in Phenoix, AZ! 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! Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00am -7:30pm w/ alternating weekends (7:00am - 3:30pm) Multi-state licensure is required; Candidate must have or be willing to obtain license in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, and South Carolina.

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 healthcare 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 handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
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 clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.