Lead Pharmacist, Long-Term Care

Guardian Pharmacy, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky, a member of the Guardian family, invites a professional Pharmacist to join our new Lexington location. You will prepare medications, ensure regulatory compliance, and support long-term care residents in a team-driven environment.

We offer on-the-job training, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a family atmosphere. Hours are Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, Sat 9 am–1 pm, with growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience required.
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate.
• Medical consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
• Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, considering patient safety and legal limits.
• Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding.
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par.
• On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order.
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled.
• Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance.
• Log all error medication occurrences.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Experience

Computer skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Medical consulting

Education

Pharmacy degree

License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky, a member of the Guardian family, invites a professional Pharmacist to join our new Lexington location. You will prepare medications, ensure regulatory compliance, and support long-term care residents in a team-driven environment.

We offer on-the-job training, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a family atmosphere. Hours are Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm, Sat 9 am–1 pm, with growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization.