Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for its closed-door pharmacy team in Phoenix, Arizona. The position serves long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with alternating weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pharmacist must hold or be willing to obtain licenses in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, and South Carolina, in addition to a current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.

The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders, provides clinical recommendations, maintains patient profiles, supports medication monitoring, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective medication care. The role also includes documenting interventions, ensuring regulatory compliance, reporting medication-related events, and educating clinical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; a Pharm.D. is preferred.
• Current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Must have or be willing to obtain pharmacist licensure in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, and South Carolina.
• Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards, including CMS, DEA, and FDA requirements.
• Proficiency with 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.
• Pharm.D. degree preferred.

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 regarding medication therapy changes and optimization.
• Maintain up-to-date patient and resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
• Ensure laboratory tests required to monitor 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company-paid time off
• Shift differential
• DailyPay
• Pet insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities
• Referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time