Long - Term Care Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist – Sulphur Springs, TX

Our Staff Pharmacists provide quality pharmaceutical services to long-term care and institutionalized residents, under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC). This position participates in and oversees workflow for the dispensing of medication in accordance with all state and federal regulations in addition to M Chest Pharmacy policy. Staff Pharmacists aim to ensure that medications provided to residents are safe, accurate and available in a timely manner.

Work Location: Sulphur Springs, TX. (In person)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

$57.86 - $60.81 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join our growing Long-Term Care Pharmacy team in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating Weekends 

Benefits:   

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, route of administration, potential drug interactions, and special geriatric considerations, warnings/precautions associated with prescribed medication, potential adverse reactions, and stability.
• Procures and maintains all required documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as M CHEST policy. Ensures accuracy of filled medications.
• Conduct audits of automated dispensing machines to ensure accuracy of filled medications.
• Provides Clinical expertise by responding professionally to medication related questions.
• Assists the PIC with instructing, directing and overseeing pharmacy technicians and staff.
• Follows current guidelines for preparing all compounds, including I.V. therapy.
• Strives for compliance by all staff with internal controls and state and federal regulations.
• Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended and/or required by Supervisor, Manager, or any other home office or regulatory compliance consultant. Communicates progress toward goals and ongoing obstacles to supervisor and company management team, verbally and/or in writing or as dictated.

Qualified applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or PharmD
• A current, unrestricted Texas Pharmacist License

License/Certification:

• TSBP Pharmacist License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Long-term Care pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience with Frameworks LTC software preferred

About M Chest Pharmacy

M Chest Pharmacy was founded in 1990 and has grown tremendously over the last 36 years. M Chest has become a leader in Long- Term Care pharmaceutical services throughout the state. We provide pharmaceutical services to assisted living communities (AL), skilled nursing facilities (SNF), long- term care facilities, and other institutional care settings across Texas. We focus on excellent service to our customers, so they can focus on their patients and residents. Our employees are the key to our success. We thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and are looking for team members who share our commitment to excellence.

M Chest Pharmacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.