Staff Pharmacist - LTC

Long-Term Care Pharmacist

Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time | Chicora, PA

Join a well-established long-term care pharmacy serving skilled nursing facilities, personal care communities, and hospice patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist seeking stability, flexibility, and long-term career growth. With the option to choose between a traditional 5-day workweek or a compressed 4-day schedule, this role offers exceptional work-life balance along with a comprehensive benefits package upon permanent hire.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Choose the schedule that works best for you:
  • Five 8-hour shifts
  • Four 10-hour shifts
• Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Pharmacy operating hours:
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Position Overview

The Long-Term Care Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and verifying medication orders, ensuring dispensing accuracy, supporting healthcare providers, and maintaining compliance with pharmacy regulations. This role works closely with skilled nursing facilities, personal care communities, hospice teams, and physicians to provide safe and effective medication therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders entered by pharmacy technicians
• Perform final verification of blister-packaged, sterile, and non-sterile medications
• Answer clinical and operational questions from nurses, physicians, and facility staff
• Ensure the accuracy and safety of all medications dispensed
• Monitor and document controlled substance inventories in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Inspect and verify emergency medication boxes
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation
• Utilize pharmacy software systems including QS1, DocuTrack, and PCC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Active Pennsylvania Pharmacist license in good standing
• Minimum of one year of pharmacist experience
• Long-term care pharmacy experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
• Strong visual acuity and fine motor skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Benefits & Perks

Available upon permanent hire:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive health insurance offerings
• Strong work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Attractive employee incentive programs
• Generous employee benefits package

If you're a Pennsylvania-licensed pharmacist looking for a role that offers flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in long-term care and hospice services, we'd love to connect with you. Please contact Megan Buschman at (813) 358-5769 or at megan.buschman@rphonthego.com to apply today!

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