Mail Order Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist in Woonsocket, RI

Job Description

Job Description

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A pharmaceutical role is available for a pharmacist specializing in long-term care and mail order pharmacy services. This opportunity is a 12-week contract with potential to transition to permanent employment, offering evening shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position requires expertise in managing prescriptions within a long-term care mail order environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Accepting and dispensing prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
• Monitoring patient medication compliance and identifying over-usage patterns.
• Ensuring medication supply and prescriptions comply with legal and safety standards.
• Maintaining confidential patient records and pharmacy documentation meticulously.
• Advising patients on medication usage, possible side effects, and answering related inquiries.
• Consulting with patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications regarding storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Providing additional patient services, including smoking cessation guidance, blood pressure measurements, and cholesterol management.
• Educating patients on the correct use of medical devices, such as blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compounding medications for external or internal use and preparing sterile solutions in accordance with protocols.
• Supervising pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks.
• Managing pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory effectively.
• Collaborating with physicians and healthcare practitioners to resolve drug-related issues.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid Rhode Island Pharmacy License required.
• Previous pharmacy experience is a must.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) pharmacy is highly preferred.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, Evenings, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

This contract assignment offers a chance to apply your pharmacy skills in a specialized setting with the potential for permanent placement. Candidates with the required license and relevant experience are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation for this position ranges from $55.00 to $63.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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