Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

Tuition discounts

401(k)

PTO

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pharmacy Alternatives is seeking a full-time Pharmacist in Asheville, NC to join a dedicated care team. You will review physician orders for accuracy, oversee medication management, and maintain comprehensive patient profiles across long-term care settings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians and nurses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing clinical recommendations and staff education. This role supports independent work with a strong career growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred.
• One year experience in long term care desired.
• License/Certification: 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 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.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Long-term care experience

Regulatory knowledge

EMR systems

Clinical judgement

Medication safety

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Our Company

Pharmacy Alternatives

Overview

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacist inAshville, NC!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday Four 10hr shifts

Rotating weekend

Benefits and perks for you!

• 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

How YOU will benefit:

• Supportive team with room to work independently


• Ongoing training and career growth


• Advancement opportunities in a growing company


• Referral bonuses

As a Pharmacist you will:

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred


• One year experience in long term care desired


• License/Certification(s): 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

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

About our Line of Business

Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacysolutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives. For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com.