Part-time Outpatient Pharmacist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a licensed pharmacist to oversee dispensing in a retail setting, interpret prescriptions, and counsel patients and clinicians. You will supervise technicians, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, efficient medication services.

The role emphasizes sterile compounding, formulary management, and collaboration with physicians to optimize therapy. Strong communication and safety commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions and formulary management.
• Excellent communication and professional judgment.
• Ability to supervise staff and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Experience with sterile compounding and medication preparation preferred.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions, assess drug interactions, and determine medication therapy.
• Process prescriptions via phone or in person, reviewing for sensitivities and contraindications.
• Enter patient data and insurance information to maintain accurate profiles and billing.
• Provide counseling to ensure correct medication administration and adherence.
• Resolve routine prescribing issues and coordinate with physicians on therapy.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, to ensure workflow efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare specialized medications, including compounding and sterile products using aseptic techniques.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering of supplies and medications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Formulary management

Communication

Staff supervision

Sterile compounding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Role Summary:

Acts as a pharmacist in a retail pharmacy setting, delivering accurate, safe, and efficient medication services to patients and customers. Responsible for interpreting prescriptions, evaluating medication needs, and counseling physicians, patients, and healthcare professionals as needed. Oversees pharmacy operations by delegating tasks to technicians and staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret prescriptions, assess drug interactions, and make professional determinations regarding medication therapy.
• Process prescriptions received via phone or in person, reviewing for sensitivities, interactions, contraindications, and duplications.
• Enter patient data and insurance information to maintain accurate medication profiles and billing.
• Provide counseling to ensure correct medication administration and patient adherence.
• Resolve routine prescribing issues, suggest formulary substitutions, and coordinate with physicians on drug therapy.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, and ensure workflow efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare specialized medications, including compounding and sterile products, using aseptic techniques.
• Assist in inventory management and pharmacy operations, including ordering supplies and medications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with all policies and standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (required).
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and formulary management.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and professional judgment skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Experience with sterile compounding and medication preparation preferred.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.