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Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Elmhurst, IL! 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. Pharmacy Alternatives

Weekend/Holiday Rotation

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Shift Differential

Ongoing training and career growth

Referral bonuses

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.

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.

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, PharmD preferred

Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).

Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems

Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long‑term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special‑needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported‑living or foster care. PharMerica is one of the nation’s largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

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