Clinical Pharmacist - Long-Term Care (Wallingford)

BrightSpring Health Services

Wallingford (CT)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition 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 to join a non-retail, closed-door pharmacy serving long-term care and senior living clients. Schedule includes weekdays with rotating weekends; compensation reflects a healthcare-focused role with comprehensive benefits.

The position emphasizes clinical collaboration, medication safety, and regulatory compliance. We offer growth opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive team dedicated to high-quality patient care in a

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.