What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at Pharmacy Alternatives?
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Pharmacy Alternatives
Overview
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. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
M-F: 15 hours a week
Weekend/Holiday Rotation
Benefits and perks for you!
How YOU will benefit:
Qualifications
Required:
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. For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .
Pharmacy Alternatives
Overview
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. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
M-F: 15 hours a week
Weekend/Holiday Rotation
Benefits and perks for you!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
- Benefits may vary by employment status
How YOU will benefit:
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Referral bonuses
- Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
- 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.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
- One year experience in long term care
- License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
- Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
- Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
- Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
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. For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .