LTC Mail Order Pharmacist | Lubbock, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

A dynamic opportunity is available for a licensed pharmacist to support long-term care and mail order pharmacy services during overnight shifts. This role offers a contract-to-hire arrangement with a schedule of seven nights on followed by seven nights off (9 pm to 8 am), spanning approximately 13 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor patient medication adherence and identify over-usage patterns.
• Ensure prescribed medications are suitable and provide detailed patient counseling on use, potential reactions, and questions.
• Maintain confidential and precise patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Offer consultative services on both prescription and non-prescription medications, including dosing, storage, side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver additional patient services such as smoking cessation guidance, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on the proper use and handling of medical devices like glucose meters and blood pressure monitors.
• Compound medications for internal and external use and prepare sterile solutions following established protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy support staff, including pharmacy technicians and clerks.
• Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory effectively.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and pharmacy interns to identify and resolve drug-related issues.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current Texas pharmacy license is required.
• Experience in long-term care and mail order pharmacy settings is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding is essential.
• Ability to work overnight shifts as scheduled.

This position offers the chance to apply specialized pharmacy skills within a supportive healthcare environment focused on patient safety and effective medication management. If you are a licensed pharmacist with relevant experience and are ready to work overnight shifts in a long-term care/mail order setting, this role may be an excellent fit for you.

Apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy career with a rewarding contract-to-hire opportunity.

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