LTC Pharmacist
About The Position
Alps Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacist for its Long Term Care team in Nixa, Missouri. The role supports the medication needs of long term care residents through safe, accurate, and timely prescription dispensing, clinical problem-solving, and collaboration with pharmacy technicians, prescribers, healthcare professionals, and facility staff. The pharmacist contributes to efficient daily pharmacy operations, quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and company safety standards. The role offers a daytime schedule and opportunities to develop clinical expertise and leadership skills.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree.
- Current, active, and unrestricted Missouri pharmacist license, or ability to obtain licensure before beginning work.
- Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
- Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented pharmacy environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in long term care, retail, or institutional pharmacy.
- Experience with pharmacy management systems and prescription verification workflows.
- Previous experience supervising or leading pharmacy teams.
- Immunization certification.
Responsibilities
- Review, interpret, verify, and dispense prescriptions while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
- Evaluate medication orders, resolve clinical concerns, and collaborate with prescribers and healthcare professionals to support resident outcomes.
- Help maintain an organized and efficient workflow so medications are processed accurately and delivered on time.
- Guide and oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to procedures.
- Communicate with nursing staff, healthcare providers, and facility personnel about medication questions, prescription requests, and patient care needs.
- Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Monitor medication inventory, secure storage, prescription processing, and dispensing practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve pharmacy processes, reduce medication errors, and enhance quality of care.
- Communicate operational concerns, staffing needs, and improvement opportunities to the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
