Pharmacist in Chicora, PA

Job Description

Job Description

A pharmacy role is available for a licensed pharmacist to support medication management in skilled nursing facilities, personal care facilities, and hospice care settings. This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with a three-month initial assignment and a structured 40-hour weekly schedule.

Location: Chicora, PA
Schedule:

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders entered by data entry technicians for various long-term care and hospice patients.
• Inspect blister-packed medications, as well as sterile and non-sterile products, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to telephone inquiries from nursing facilities, hospice nurses, and physicians, providing clinical guidance as needed.
• Count controlled substances and maintain accurate records in the perpetual inventory system.
• Inspect and verify emergency medication boxes to guarantee readiness.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with QS1, Docutrack, and PCC pharmacy operating systems is essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience; prior experience in long-term care (LTC) preferred.
• Physical ability to sit and stand for extended periods, perform fine motor tasks, have good visual acuity, and lift up to 30 pounds.

This role offers the opportunity to utilize clinical expertise in a specialized setting that supports vulnerable patient populations. Candidates interested in a stable, full-time position that combines hands-on pharmacy duties with patient care support are encouraged to apply for this contract-to-hire opportunity.

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