Clinical Pharmacist – Long-Term Care Team

Pharmerica; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 131,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Wallingford, CT is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for a non-retail, closed-door setting serving long-term care and senior living clients. You will review orders for safety, advise on therapy optimizations, and maintain comprehensive patient profiles.

Join a supportive team with ongoing training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role emphasizes clinical oversight, interprofessional collaboration, and adherence to CMS/DEA/FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred.
• One year experience in long term care desired.
• License/Certification(s): 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

Long-term care

Clinical decision making

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

PharMerica in Wallingford, CT is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for a non-retail, closed-door setting serving long-term care and senior living clients. You will review orders for safety, advise on therapy optimizations, and maintain comprehensive patient profiles.

Join a supportive team with ongoing training, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role emphasizes clinical oversight, interprofessional collaboration, and adherence to CMS/DEA/FDA standards.