Pharmacist

Pharmacist

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a licensed Pharmacist to work in a high-volume pharmacy environment, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient preparation and dispensing of medications. You will review prescriptions, compound sterile and non-sterile medications, oversee pharmacy staff, and provide clinical support and counseling to nursing facility staff and prescribers. The position begins as a 6-month contract with the strong intention of transitioning to a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions issued by physicians and other authorized prescribers to verify accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of therapy.
• Determine appropriate formulas, ingredients, and processes required to fulfill each prescription order.
• Compound sterile and non-sterile medications using standard formulas and established procedures, including accurate weighing, measuring, and mixing of ingredients.
• Dispense medications in accordance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Provide support and counseling to nursing facility staff on the proper use, administration, and storage of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Advise physicians and other prescribers on medication therapy, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic alternatives as needed.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of other pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling, and processing prescription orders.
• Ensure accurate intake, verification, and data entry of prescription orders into the pharmacy system.
• Oversee the efficient fulfillment of prescription orders, maintaining high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Monitor inventory levels and participate in pharmacy management activities to ensure adequate stock and proper handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Handle prescription refills, prior authorizations, and insurance-related processes, including Medicaid and other payers.
• Identify, evaluate, and help prevent drug interactions and other medication-related issues.
• Support long-term care and closed-door pharmacy operations by aligning dispensing and counseling practices with the needs of these settings.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows-based software programs to manage documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Provide leadership and direction to multiple associates to ensure that daily job functions and workflow are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of pharmacy operations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, nursing facility staff, prescribers, and other stakeholders using both oral and written communication.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment that supports high-quality patient care.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Active Pharmacy License in the State of Florida.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in reviewing prescriptions, compounding medications, and dispensing.
• Experience working in a retail pharmacy environment, preferably in a high-volume setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with colleagues, nursing facility staff, and prescribers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for clear, professional interactions and documentation.
• Leadership abilities to coordinate multiple associates and provide direction to accomplish job functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows-based software programs.
• Ability to stand for the entire work period and perform duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations including fulfillment, prescription refills, inventory management, and pharmacy support.
• Understanding of insurance processes, including prior authorization and Medicaid.
• Awareness of drug interactions and therapeutic considerations relevant to pharmacy practice.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PharmD degree is beneficial and may enhance clinical decision-making responsibilities.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) experience or familiarity with technician workflows is a plus.
• Experience in long-term care or closed-door pharmacy settings as a Pharmacist is preferred but not required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical compounding, including sterile and non-sterile preparations.
• Prior work in healthcare and retail pharmacy environments that handle high prescription volumes.
• Experience with pharmacy management and support functions, including inventory and fulfillment processes.
• Comfort working with therapeutic protocols and supporting medication therapy management.

Work Environment

This position is based in a high-volume, closed-door or long-term care-focused pharmacy environment that emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration. The standard schedule is 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime as business needs require. The regular shift is the second shift, running from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. New hires receive two weeks of training on the first shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to become familiar with workflows, systems, and procedures. Work is primarily performed standing for the entire shift in a professional pharmacy setting that uses Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Windows-based software for documentation and communication. The environment supports teamwork, clear communication, and strong leadership, with a focus on transitioning successful contract team members into permanent roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oviedo, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $63.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)