LTC Mail Order Pharmacist | Lubbock, Texas

RPh on the Go; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RPh on the Go seeks a licensed pharmacist to support long-term care and mail order services during overnight shifts (9 pm–8 am, seven nights on/ seven off). You will dispense, counsel, and monitor medications, compound sterile preparations, and supervise technicians in a collaborative healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence, and communication with physicians and nurses. Texas license is required; prior LTC/mail-order experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Texas pharmacy license required.
• Experience in long-term care and mail order settings strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding essential.
• Ability to work overnight shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor patient medication adherence and identify over-usage patterns.
• Ensure prescribed medications are suitable and provide detailed patient counseling on use, potential reactions, and questions.
• Maintain confidential and precise patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Offer consultative services on prescription and non-prescription medications, including dosing, storage, side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver additional patient services such as smoking cessation guidance, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on the proper use and handling of medical devices like glucose meters and blood pressure monitors.
• Compound medications for internal and external use and prepare sterile solutions following established protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy support staff, including pharmacy technicians and clerks.
• Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory effectively.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and pharmacy interns to identify and resolve drug-related issues.

Skills

LTC experience

Mail order experience

Sterile compounding

Overnight shift availability

Job description

A dynamic opportunity is available for a licensed pharmacist to support long-term care and mail order pharmacy services during overnight shifts. This role offers a contract-to-hire arrangement with a schedule of seven nights on followed by seven nights off (9 pm to 8 am), spanning approximately 13 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications in compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor patient medication adherence and identify over-usage patterns.
• Ensure prescribed medications are suitable and provide detailed patient counseling on use, potential reactions, and questions.
• Maintain confidential and precise patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Offer consultative services on both prescription and non-prescription medications, including dosing, storage, side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver additional patient services such as smoking cessation guidance, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on the proper use and handling of medical devices like glucose meters and blood pressure monitors.
• Compound medications for internal and external use and prepare sterile solutions following established protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy support staff, including pharmacy technicians and clerks.
• Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory effectively.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and pharmacy interns to identify and resolve drug-related issues.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current Texas pharmacy license is required.
• Experience in long-term care and mail order pharmacy settings is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in sterile compounding is essential.
• Ability to work overnight shifts as scheduled.

This position offers the chance to apply specialized pharmacy skills within a supportive healthcare environment focused on patient safety and effective medication management. If you are a licensed pharmacist with relevant experience and are ready to work overnight shifts in a long-term care/mail order setting, this role may be an excellent fit for you.

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