Clinical Pharmacist - Long-Term Care (Fresno)

Pharmerica; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending (up

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness and discount programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Fresno, CA is seeking a full-time Pharmacist for a non-retail, long-term care environment dedicated to senior living clients. You will evaluate orders, collaborate with clinicians, and maintain patient medication profiles to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The role emphasizes clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Pharm D preferred.
• One year experience in long term care desired.
• Current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
• Strong clinical judgement and effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
• Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
• Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
• Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
• Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
• Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Long-term care experience

Drug therapy knowledge

EMR proficiency

Regulatory knowledge (CMS/DEA/FDA)

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Job description

PharMerica in Fresno, CA is seeking a full-time Pharmacist for a non-retail, long-term care environment dedicated to senior living clients. You will evaluate orders, collaborate with clinicians, and maintain patient medication profiles to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The role emphasizes clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, and opportunities for ongoing training and career growth within a growing company.