Lead Pharmacist (Narcotics)

SpecialtyRx, Inc; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Consistent schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid training and registration support

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SpecialtyRx, Inc. in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join our long-term care pharmacy team. The role involves evaluating medication orders, ensuring safe drug therapy, supervising medication preparation, and coordinating with physicians and facility staff.

Relocation assistance is available; we offer competitive hourly pay, consistent schedules, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Virginia.
• Previous narcotics experience preferred.
• Previous Leadership experience.
• Must be reliable and execute multiple tasks assigned.
• Frameworks/ECM knowledge a plus.
• Relocation assistance available if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration.
• Make recommendations for therapy changes to physicians and facilities staff.
• Maintain customers’ database including medical history and clinical data.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related queries.
• Communicate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members regarding medication-related queries.
• Supervise the preparation of medicines and maintain proper security for medications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Multitasking

Education

Licensed Pharmacist in Virginia

Job description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Join our team and earn a

• $5,000 after 1 year of continuous employment.
• $5,000 after 2 years of continuous employment.
  

Our Company

SpecialtyRx is a Long-Term Care pharmacy providing pharmaceutical services to long term care facilities and assisted living communities. SpecialtyRx takes pride in delivering personalized care and quality pharmacy services. Open to Relocation Candidates.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Join our team and earn a $10,000 sign-on bonus:

• $5,000 after 1 year of continuous employment.
• $5,000 after 2 years of continuous employment.
  

Responsibilities

• Experience working Controlled Drugs (Narcotics).
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and proper administration.
• Make recommendation for therapy changes to the physician and client facilities staff, if necessary.
• Maintain customers’ database to include medical history, clinical, laboratory data, etc.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related queries.
• Communicate with facilities nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members regarding medication-related query.
• Supervise the preparation of any medicines.
• Maintain register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes.
• Maintain proper security conditions for medications.
• Perform “on-call” duties when required.
  

Shift

Monday- Friday and every other weekend. 1pm-9:30pm.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Virginia.
• Previous narcotics experience preferred.
• Previous Leadership experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be reliable and execute multiple tasks assigned.
• Basic Math and computer skills.
• Frameworks/ECM knowledge a plus.
• Ability to physically perform light lifting.
• Relocation assistance available if applicable.
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience).
• Consistent schedules (day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training and registration support.
• Advancement opportunities.
  

EEO Statement, SpecialtyRx, Inc. is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.