Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

1930 CVS Rx Services, Inc.; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

Omnicare, a CVS Health company, is hiring a Pharmacist for its Long-Term Care Pharmacy. You will ensure accurate dispensing, regulatory compliance and high-quality service in a fast-paced LTC setting.

The role requires a Pharm.D. or Pharm.D./BS degree, OH license in good standing, and strong English communication. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and a focus on patient safety.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in OH, in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy in relation to workflow, production quotas and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain compliance with DEA policies and Omnicare procedures.
• Ensure compliance with third-party payor contract rules.
• Supervise staff for timely order entry, workflow and delivery schedules.
• Check accuracy of labels, orders and drug packaging.
• Perform prospective drug utilization reviews and ensure patient safety.

Education

BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction.

The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.

As a pharmacist for our Long-Term Care Pharmacy, you will work in an exciting, dynamic and fast paced environment, ensuring the continuation of pharmacy management's goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy. This pharmacist will provide routine and emergency comprehensive and accurate drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems to the centers.

We are looking for someone who has a phenomenal work ethic to provide outstanding service and to ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer both efficiently and safely.

This pharmacist will be an integral member of the pharmacy team. Your success will be driven by your ability to lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service. The most successful pharmacists demonstrate excellent customer service skills, as well as the ability to prioritize the workflow. The contributions you will make as a pharmacist in this role will position CVS Health as a leader within the LTC marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy as they pertain to workflow, production quotas, and deadlines.
• Ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy.
• Assist in ensuring that the pharmacy is in compliance with all DEA policies and procedures as set forth by Omnicare or the regulatory agency, whichever is stricter.
• Ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all third-party payor contract rules and regulations by which the pharmacy is bound.
• Maintain compliance with Omnicare SOPs and all current controlled substance laws, SOX regulation, USP 797 / 795 for sterile/non-sterile compounding, and Omnicare purchasing and formulary initiatives.
• Have a thorough understanding of the Omnicare Long Term Care Pharmacy/Home Infusion Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper and timely order entry, workflow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules.
• Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
• Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling.
• Check for appropriateness of therapy through prospective drug utilization review including assessment for appropriateness of therapy, high risk medications, allergies, adverse indications or interactions, and other potentially adverse outcomes.
• Remains informed of medication storage, stability and administration requirements.
• Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions and maintain all applicable required IV documentation and clinical monitoring and supervision of IV department colleagues.
• Assist in the proper ordering, counting, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
• Assist in the proper maintenance of emergency kit dispensing including ekits and Omnicells.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management.
• Workflow grid is cleared daily.
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
• Communicates ongoing issues to Pharmacy Management.
• Thorough knowledge of medication occurrence reporting process as well as performs drug recall surveillance and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Relevant Work Experience

1 to 3 years required

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in OH, in good standing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of long-term care experience
• Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently to plan, develop and coordinate pharmacy activities
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex topics using reasoning abilities to apply advanced mathematical concepts and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacist guidelines for practice, state and federal regulations, and drug indicators for long term care centers
• Knowledge of all government regulations impacting upon pharmacy

Physical Demands

May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Work Environment

Work Environment: Work in a climate-controlled, smoke-free internal environment.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

35

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $50.48 - $84.62 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits

Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.