Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist - Kittanning, PA

A contract-to-hire opportunity is available for a Long Term Care Pharmacist to support skilled nursing facilities, personal care facilities, and hospice care. This role requires precision and expertise in medication verification, patient safety, and communication with healthcare professionals within a fast-paced environment.

Assignment Details:

• Location: Kittanning, PA
• Contract Duration: 3 months, with potential for permanent hire
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Monday to 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 multiple care settings, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Inspect blister-packed medications as well as sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals for quality assurance
• Respond to inquiries from nursing facility staff, hospice nurses, and physicians by addressing clinical questions and providing medication guidance
• Conduct counts and maintain meticulous documentation of controlled substances in the perpetual inventory
• Perform routine checks of emergency medication boxes to ensure readiness

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
• Active pharmacist licensure in Pennsylvania in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience, preferably in long term care settings
• Physical ability to sit, stand, use fine motor skills, maintain visual acuity, and lift up to 30 pounds

Technical Proficiencies:

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

This position offers a chance to apply your long term care pharmacy expertise in a supportive setting with a defined schedule. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this contract-to-hire role, submit your application today to explore this rewarding opportunity.