Pharmacist

Pharmacy Alternatives; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 135,200 - 141,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Tuition discounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Christiansburg, VA to join a closed-door, non-retail team serving long-term care and senior living clients.

Responsibilities include evaluating orders, providing therapy adjustments, maintaining patient profiles, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The role offers opportunities for ongoing training and advancement within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
• One year 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, dosage, interactions and administration route.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff.
• Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles and medical records.
• Ensure laboratory tests for monitoring high-risk meds are ordered and reviewed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Document communications and interventions in patient records.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

EMR proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy software

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacist inChristiansburg, VA! 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.

Our Company

Pharmacy Alternatives

Schedule

• Availability between 730a-6p
• Occasional Sunday shift

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

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 pharmacy solutions 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. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $135,200.00 - $141,440.00 / Year