Pharmacist

Pharmacist

PharMerica is hiring a full-time pharmacist in Roanoke, VA! 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 - Friday 12:00pm - 9:00pm w/ every 3rd weekend

Location: 9386 Hardy Rd., Vinton, VA 24179

Relocation and/or sign-on bonus is negotiable.

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

Responsibilities

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 facility 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 procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals.
• 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 facility/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
• 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

Salary Range

USD $131,120.00 - $133,120.00 / Year