Evening LTC Pharmacist

LTC Evening Staff Pharmacist

All Staff Pharmacists must be licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in the state in which they practice, and their license must be maintained in active status in accordance with all applicable state pharmacy laws.

The Evening Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist is responsible for interpreting and evaluating prescription orders, accurately compounding, dispensing, and labeling medications and medical devices as prescribed. This role ensures the proper and secure storage of medications, while providing pharmacy services essential to the safe and effective operation of a long-term care pharmacy, particularly during evening hours.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance by adhering to all state and federal pharmacy laws and ensuring the safe distribution of medications. The pharmacist is legally accountable for supervising and directing the activities of all support personnel assisting in pharmacy operations. As a safety-sensitive role, this position demands a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to resident safety and well-being. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Must pass Missouri State Board for state pharmacist license
• Must hold a current license by the state Board of Pharmacy
• Certified to administer immunization services is preferred
• Prior experience in retail pharmacy preferred
• Ability to manage a pharmacy with a small to moderate staff

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising pharmacy staff in the absence of the PIC.
• Responsible for the daily operations and oversight of all business occurring within the pharmacy which include but are not limited to pharmacy security and safe work habits in the absence of the PIC.
• Clinical problem solving.
• Communication liaison between patients, physicians, and insurance companies.
• Assist in quality improvement functions.
• Review and monitor patient complaints.
• Accept final accountability for all actions, decisions, and results of the pharmacy staff actions when on duty.
• Communicate with the PIC regarding corrective action needed for during the PIC's absence team members.
• Promote safe work practices by all team members and provide a safe environment for team members and customers/patients.
• Handle and process employee and customer complaints and grievances and use independent judgment and discretion to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Directing the objectives, procedures, and activities for the pharmacy while on duty.
• Take all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including performing the final audit of the prescription
• Assists with and responds in a courteous and professional manner to questions from customers and physicians in regards to knowledge of prescription and health related products and issues.
• Offers advice and professional consultation; acts as a role model to the pharmacy team; efficiently handles customer complaints; and directs pharmacy operations to keep wait times to a minimum.
• Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians, and vendors that require the expertise of the pharmacist.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Drive pharmacy sales results by ensuring pharmacy team members provide a consistent high quality customer/patient experience.
• Manage medication and medical supply inventories.
• Administer and document immunization and medical administration services
• Perform Medication Therapy Management and Medication Therapy Services
• Special projects as deemed necessary.