Clinical Pharmacist for Behavioral Health & Long-Term Care

Altruix; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Altruix is seeking a Pharmacist to support our Scranton, PA pharmacy location. This on-site role focuses on accuracy, safety, and compliance in medication review, patient profile management, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania, with 2+ years of pharmacist experience preferred, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical preparation and practices.
• 2+ years of pharmacist experience preferred; long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and clinical judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and locations.
• Proficiency in pharmacy systems and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership over work.
• Proactive in identifying and escalating workflow issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness, including drug selection, dosage, and potential interactions.
• Maintain accurate patient profiles, including medical history, lab data, and concurrent medications.
• Ensure appropriate lab monitoring for high-risk conditions and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Maintain all required documentation in compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
• Report medication-related errors to the Pharmacist in Charge.
• Support day-to-day pharmacy operations, workflow, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active pharmacist license

Pharmacy preparation knowledge

Leadership and organizational skills

Detail-oriented with multi-priority

Problem-solving and clinical judgment

Collaborative across teams

Pharmacy systems proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Ownership and accountability

Education

Pennsylvania Pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Altruix is seeking a Pharmacist to support our Scranton, PA pharmacy location. This on-site role focuses on accuracy, safety, and compliance in medication review, patient profile management, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania, with 2+ years of pharmacist experience preferred, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed to support operations.