Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services • Christiansburg, VA

6d • $135,200 - $141,440

About The Position

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Christiansburg, Virginia, to work in its closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. The role provides clinical and technical pharmacy support to physicians, nurses, healthcare staff, residents, families, and caregivers, with a focus on safe medication use and high-quality care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rotating short Sunday shift from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no on-call work and no holiday work. A pharmacist license is required; the posting also refers to an RPh or PharmD requirement. The salary range is $135,200 to $141,440 per year.

Pharmacy Alternatives, an affiliate of PharMerica, specializes in pharmacy services for individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its clients live in settings including intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported living, and foster care. Its services include specialized packaging technology and electronic medication management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; the posting says a PharmD is preferred and also lists RPh or PharmD as required.
• 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 with electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
• Strong clinical judgment and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in long-term care is desired.
• PharmD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper administration route.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff on 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 the patient’s medical record, 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, dental, and 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.
• Referral bonuses.
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level