Clinical Pharmacist - Long-Term Care Team (Wallingford)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

PTO

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Wallingford, CT is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for our closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. You will evaluate orders for drug appropriateness, provide therapy recommendations, and maintain resident profiles.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective medication management. We offer ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including

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.
• Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day.

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

Clinical judgement

EMR proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Long term care exp

Communication skills

Pharmacy license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Job description

PharMerica in Wallingford, CT is hiring a full-time Pharmacist for our closed-door, non-retail pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. You will evaluate orders for drug appropriateness, provide therapy recommendations, and maintain resident profiles.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective medication management. We offer ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including