Pharmacist / $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

PharMerica; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 82,656 - 117,096; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Company‑Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness and discount

Job summary

PharMerica is hiring a part‑time Pharmacist in Anchorage, AK. Join our closed‑door pharmacy team serving long‑term care and senior living clients in a non‑retail setting. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., totaling 22 hours weekly. A supportive environment with comprehensive benefits awaits the right candidate.

The role emphasizes clinical collaboration, medication safety, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to impact patient care in a specialized setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a pharmacist license in the practicing state.
• Experience in long‑term care welcomed.
• Knowledge of CMS/DEA/FDA regulatory standards.
• Strong clinical judgement and communication skills.
• Proficiency with EMR and pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, dosage, and interactions.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding therapy changes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date patient/resident profiles with medical history and current medications.
• Ensure laboratory tests for high‑risk meds are ordered and reviewed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals for therapy optimization.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the medical record.
• Enforce safe handling, dispensing, and oversight of medications.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
• Report medication‑related errors to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Educate clinical staff on safe medication handling procedures.
• Perform other pharmacy‑related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a part‑time Pharmacist in Anchorage, AK. Join our closed‑door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non‑retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long‑term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high‑quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

22 hours a week.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company‑Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs
• Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
• Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high‑risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
• Report medication‑related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
• Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
• Perform other pharmacy‑related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
• One year of 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 skills.