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Altruix
PRN Pharmacist
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What they do
A Long-Term Care Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a long-term care facility or pharmacy. May be directly involved in patient care, working with physicians and healthcare workers to manage the long-term health of the patients in the facility.
$124,206 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
It's not just a job. It's a mission. Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to serving behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability populations. Through our pharmacy expertise, Medherent technology, and specialized packaging, we promote medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. Our services help clients take medications as prescribed while reducing administrative burden for providers. Altruix customers achieve measurable results, including 90% adherence rates and a 40% reduction in ER and hospital-related costs. Learn more at www.altruix.com. Altruix is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to provide as-needed coverage and support pharmacy operations at our Salisbury, MD location based on business needs. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant review and dispensing of medications while maintaining high standards of patient care. The PRN Pharmacist will evaluate medication orders, monitor for potential interactions, support decision-making, and collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Compensation:
For this role ranges from $58.00 to $61.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This is an as-needed (PRN) schedule. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on business needs, operational demands, site requirements, and the pharmacist's availability. Workdays and hours may fluctuate and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Review & Dispensing:
Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, and potential interactions Maintain the patient database to include current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication Ensure that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare teamCompliance & Operations:
Obtain, as necessary, and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy Inform the Pharmacist in Charge of medication-related errors Perform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required Licensed Pharmacist listed by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy Knowledge of principles related to pharmaceutical preparation and practices Two years' experience as a pharmacist preferred; long-term care pharmacy preferred Strong leadership skills Detail-oriented, goal-oriented team player with strong oral communication skills A combination of comprehensive therapeutic knowledge, problem-solving skills, and judgment Ability to work cooperatively with others and apply current standards of pharmacy practice Ability to master computer and software applications necessary for completing job tasks Ability to manage multiple workloads at once and meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Reliable and responsive for PRN scheduling needs and coverage Adaptable and able to step into different workflows and environmentsBENEFITS
Competitive pay ($58.00 - $61.00 per hour) 401(k) programEEOC:
Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, or other employment practices based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Altruix is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance