Description
STAFF PHARMACIST- IMMEDIATE HIRE!
Escape Retail Pharmacy Burnout. Rediscover Why You Became a Pharmacist.
MedWiz is the premier pharmacy partner for long-term-care communities that share our commitment and priority to patient-care first. We have transformed the conventional medication management process by being high-touch and patient -focused. At MedWiz we work tirelessly to streamline the often-disjointed communication process between the integral stakeholders in the medication ordering and administration life-cycle. We accomplish this by simplifying processes, educating and communicating frequently. Our comprehensive technology solutions and breadth of pharmaceutical products and services – allow us to be nimble and creative in offering the right service everyone of our unique customer needs. MedWiz understands its customers’ needs and has the industry’s highest standards – with strict adherence to federal and state regulations.
Reporting to the Pharmacist-in-Charge, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective dispensing of medications while providing clinical oversight, medication verification, and collaborative support to healthcare providers. This role combines clinical decision-making with operational excellence in a fast-paced closed-door pharmacy serving long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
· Perform clinical review and verification of prescriptions, evaluating appropriateness, interactions, allergies, dosing, renal adjustments, and therapeutic duplications.
· Conduct final medication verification to ensure accuracy and quality.
· Collaborate with prescribers and nursing staff to resolve medication-related issues and optimize therapy.
· Provide drug information and clinical guidance to pharmacy staff and healthcare providers.
· Accept and process verbal medication orders in accordance with applicable regulations.
Operations & Compliance
· Maintain compliance with all federal, state, DEA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations.
· Oversee controlled substance management and documentation.
· Review prescription data entry for accuracy.
· Support workflow to ensure timely medication delivery.
· Perform quality assurance activities and utilize pharmacy automation technology.
Quality & Compounding
· Prepare and oversee sterile and non-sterile compounded medications as needed.
· Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
· Maintain an organized, inspection-ready pharmacy.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Candidates must possess the visual acuity necessary for accurate medication verification, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequent communication with healthcare professionals, staff, and customers by telephone and in person is required.
Qualifications
Required
· Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
· Active pharmacist license in the applicable state
· 1 years of pharmacist experience
· Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
Preferred
· Long-term care pharmacy experience
· Experience with FrameworkLTC, Pyxis MedBank, or similar pharmacy software
· Experience with sterile or non-sterile compounding
Retail pharmacists are encouraged to apply. We provide comprehensive training to help experienced retail pharmacists transition successfully into long-term care pharmacy.
Schedule
· Full-time, 40 hours per week
· Rotating weekends (or every third weekend, if applicable)
· Predictable scheduling
· Paid holidays and PTO
· Opportunities for overtime available
Make the Change You've Been Thinking About!
If you're ready to leave the stress of retail pharmacy behind and join a collaborative healthcare team where your clinical expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Discover what pharmacy can be in a closed-door long-term care environment where patient care comes first, teamwork is the standard, and work-life balance is more than just a promise.