Staff Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Gainesville, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Staff Pharmacist in Gainesville, Virginia. The role supports long-term care pharmacy services by ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately, promptly, in accordance with applicable regulations, and packaged appropriately for each facility. The pharmacist prepares and verifies medications, evaluates prescription safety and legality, supports pharmacy operations and inventory, answers questions from patients and healthcare professionals, and oversees technicians’ work. The position operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and includes rotating shifts between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with flexible hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Unrestricted state pharmacist license.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including motivation to identify errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy operations system experience (described as preferred/required in the posting).
Medical consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications for final dispensing to patients, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing drugs, considering allergies, medication incompatibilities, refill frequency, and other relevant factors.
Interpret prescription orders and use professional judgment to determine whether a prescription should be dispensed, taking patient safety and legal limitations into account.
Follow Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable compounding guidelines.
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and others.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when stock is below par.
For exception items, identify the most cost-effective product to order.
Notify customers or facilities when a product is out of stock and advise when the order can be filled.
Restock station supplies, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
Oversee technicians’ work and provide performance feedback to their supervisor.
Log medication-error occurrences.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.