Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist in Butler, PA

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.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed pharmacist with a focus on long-term care, offering a rewarding assignment supporting skilled nursing, personal care, and hospice facilities. The role involves critical checking of medication orders, managing control substances, and providing clinical consultation to healthcare professionals.

Location: Butler, PA
Type: Contract (1 month ongoing with possible extension; 8-week contracts considered)
Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday through 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 settings
• Check packaged medications, including blister-packed, sterile, and non-sterile preparations
• Respond to phone inquiries from nursing facilities, hospice nurses, and physicians, providing accurate clinical guidance
• Count and document controlled substances in the perpetual inventory system
• Inspect emergency medication boxes for accuracy and completeness

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in the state of Pennsylvania, in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience, preferably in long-term care (LTC)
• Strong attention to detail with good standing physical capabilities, including sitting, standing, fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Familiarity with operating systems such as QS1, Docutrack, and PCC

This role offers a focused opportunity to utilize your pharmacy expertise in a long-term care setting with a dynamic schedule and the possibility of ongoing work. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to quality patient care, submit your application today to explore this contract opportunity.

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