Pharmacist

Pharmacist

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Largo, FL! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

Schedule:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (every other weekend rotation)

Shift Details:

• 8- or 10-hour shifts (8 hours will be 32 hours/week and 10 hours will be 40 hours/week)
• Start time: 8:00 AM (weekend will be at 9AM (10 hours shift) or 10:30 AM (8 hours shift)

Benefits and perks for you!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may vary by employment status

How YOU will benefit:

• Supportive team with room to work independently
• Ongoing training and career growth
• Advancement opportunities in a growing company
• Referral bonuses

As a Pharmacist you will:

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
• Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
• Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient's medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
• Ensure compliance with all 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 team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
• Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
• One year experience in long term care desired
• License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
• Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
• Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

Location : Special Notice

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.