Mail Order LTC Staff Pharmacist - Arden, North Carolina

A pharmacy position is available focused on long-term care and mail order pharmacy services, offering a contract to hire opportunity. The role demands a dedicated pharmacist to manage and oversee medication dispensing while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Location:

• Arden, NC

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Four 10-hour shifts per week (options: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
• 13-week contract with potential for direct hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept and accurately dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication adherence and detect patterns of overuse.
• Ensure medication supply complies with legal standards.
• Verify appropriateness of prescribed medications for each patient.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files meticulously.
• Advise patients on medication usage, possible side effects, and answer related questions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including storage and drug interactions.
• Deliver patient-focused services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on correct use of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications for both external and internal use, adhering to sterile preparation procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks.
• Manage inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Identify and communicate drug-related problems to physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy interns, and other team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience required.
• Experience in Long Term Care and Mail Order pharmacy settings is highly desirable.
• Sterile compounding experience is a plus.
• Must hold a valid North Carolina pharmacy license.

This contract to hire position provides an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a specialized pharmacy environment with a consistent weekday schedule. Candidates committed to ensuring medication safety and patient education are encouraged to apply and advance their pharmacy career in this rewarding role.