Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist in Butler, PA

This opportunity is for a skilled Long Term Care Pharmacist providing vital pharmaceutical services for skilled nursing facilities, personal care facilities, and hospice care. The role is a contract position based in Butler, PA, offering a 1-month initial assignment with potential for extension.

Schedule/Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Pharmacy hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders entered by data entry technicians for various care settings
• Check blister-packed medications as well as sterile and non-sterile drug preparations
• Communicate with nursing facility staff, hospice nurses, and physicians to answer clinical questions
• Accurately count controlled substances and document findings in the perpetual inventory
• Inspect emergency medication boxes to ensure readiness and compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy
• Registered and licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania, with a good professional standing
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience; Long Term Care experience preferred
• Physical ability to sit, stand, use fine motor skills, and have visual acuity required for accuracy
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with pharmacy operating systems including QS1, Docutrack, and PCC

This contract role offers meaningful work supporting patient care in long-term care environments with opportunities to extend the assignment. Candidates with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.