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Pharmacist in Chicora, PA
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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.
$121,754 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Category Pharmacy
•Pharmacist Job Type Contract A licensed pharmacist is needed for a contract assignment in Chicora, PA, with an initial timeline of one month and the possibility of extension up to eight weeks. This role offers a 40-hour workweek with the following pharmacy operating schedule: Monday through
Friday:
8:00 AM
•6:00
PM Saturday:
8:00 AM
•4:00
PM Sunday:
8:00 AM
•3:00 PM The position involves utilizing pharmacy operating systems including QS1, Docutrack, and PCC to ensure accurate medication dispensing and patient safety.
Key responsibilities include:
Reviewing and verifying orders entered by data entry technicians for skilled nursing facilities, personal care facilities, and hospice Inspecting blister-packed medications as well as sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals Responding to phone inquiries from nursing facilities, hospice nurses, and physicians, providing clinical guidance as needed Counting controlled substances and maintaining accurate perpetual inventory records Checking and managing emergency medication boxes
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy Active pharmacist license in good standing in the state of Pennsylvania Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience; long-term care (LTC) experience preferred Physical ability to perform duties requiring sitting, standing, fine motor skills, and visual acuity; able to lift up to 30 pounds This contract role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic long-term care pharmacy environment. If you meet the qualifications and are available for this timeframe, submit your application today to be considered for this rewarding assignment. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled