Pharmacist

PharMerica•Grand Prairie, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Grand Prairie, Texas, to join its closed-door pharmacy team. The role supports the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients in a non-retail environment. The schedule consists of 5- to 8-hour shifts totaling 16–24 hours per week, with rotating weekends. The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders, provides clinical recommendations, maintains patient profiles, monitors required laboratory testing, and collaborates with healthcare professionals. The role also includes documenting clinical communications, overseeing safe medication practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, reporting medication-related events, and educating healthcare staff. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides pharmacy services to skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, hospitals, and other care settings. Its pharmacy network includes long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies.

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.

Nice To Haves

One year of long-term care experience is 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-remedy medications.
Ensure laboratory tests required 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, 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.