Pharmacist
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 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. Coverage is needed during the pharmacy’s operating hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. On-call coverage is also mentioned. The Pharmacist evaluates medication orders, provides clinical recommendations, maintains patient and resident records, monitors high-risk medications, and collaborates with healthcare professionals. The role also supports safe medication practices, regulatory compliance, documentation, and education of clinical and agency staff. The posted salary range is USD $65.00 to $68.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; a PharmD is 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 degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential interactions, and proper route of administration.
- Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff about medication therapy changes and optimization.
- Maintain current patient and resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and prescription, over-the-counter, and home-remedy medications.
- Ensure required laboratory tests 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.
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
