Lead Pharmacist, Long-Term Care Clinical Leader

PharMerica; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,0

Tuition discounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Union City, CA is hiring a Lead Pharmacist for a full-time, non-retail role in a closed-door facility serving long-term care and senior living clients. The position runs Monday–Friday, 2pm–10:30pm, with some weekends.

You’ll lead clinical review, ensure safe med use, and oversee dispensing in a compliant, patient-focused workflow. Responsibilities include evaluating orders, advising physicians, maintaining patient profiles, and collaborating with nurses and therapists to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred).
• 1 year experience in long-term care desired.
• 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 appropriateness, dosage, interactions and administration route.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff.
• Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles and medication lists.
• Ensure labs for high-risk meds are ordered, reviewed and communicated.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other professionals for care.
• Document communications and interventions in the medical record.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Written communication

Verbal communication

EMR proficiency

Drug therapy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Tools

EMR software

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

PharMerica in Union City, CA is hiring a Lead Pharmacist for a full-time, non-retail role in a closed-door facility serving long-term care and senior living clients. The position runs Monday–Friday, 2pm–10:30pm, with some weekends.

You’ll lead clinical review, ensure safe med use, and oversee dispensing in a compliant, patient-focused workflow. Responsibilities include evaluating orders, advising physicians, maintaining patient profiles, and collaborating with nurses and therapists to optimize