pharmacist

WeCare Medical Specialty Group; Ginther (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

WeCare Medical Specialty Group in Pennsylvania seeks a knowledgeable Pharmacist to dispense medications, provide counseling, and support patient safety.

Candidate will verify prescriptions, assess drug interactions, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. Prior experience in community or hospital settings is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree or equivalent with active pharmacist license.
• Strong pharmacology and medication safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling.
• Detail-oriented with regulatory compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescription medications.
• Evaluate prescriptions for accuracy and potential interactions.
• Educate patients on use, dosing, side effects, and adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support treatment plans.
• Monitor inventories, expiration dates, and storage.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations and privacy laws.
• Maintain accurate prescription records and medication profiles.
• Provide health education on safety and OTC use.
• Ensure quality assurance and proper labeling and documentation.
• Coordinate medication ordering and supplier communication.
• Protect patient health information.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacology knowledge

Prescription processing

Team collaboration

Pharmacy systems

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree

Tools

Pharmacy systems

EHR/EMR

Job description

We are seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Pharmacist to dispense medications safely, provide medication counseling, and support positive patient health outcomes. The successful candidate will ensure the appropriate use of medications, verify prescriptions, identify potential drug interactions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Dispensing: Review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescription medications in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
• Prescription Verification: Evaluate prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, contraindications, allergies, and potential drug interactions.
• Patient Counseling: Educate patients on medication use, dosage instructions, possible side effects, storage, and adherence.
• Medication Safety: Identify and resolve potential medication-related problems and report safety concerns appropriately.
• Clinical Support: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support effective treatment plans.
• Medication Management: Monitor medication inventories, review expiration dates, and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations, controlled-substance requirements, and applicable professional standards.
• Patient Records: Maintain accurate prescription records, medication profiles, and documentation of pharmaceutical services.
• Health Education: Provide information on medication safety, disease prevention, and appropriate use of over-the-counter products.
• Quality Assurance: Follow established procedures for dispensing, labeling, recordkeeping, and medication error prevention.
• Inventory Coordination: Coordinate medication ordering, stock replenishment, and supplier communication to maintain availability.
• Confidentiality: Protect patient health information and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent qualification recognized by the applicable licensing authority.
• Current, valid pharmacist license in the state or jurisdiction of practice.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, medication safety, and prescription processing.
• Understanding of drug interactions, contraindications, dosage calculations, and medication management.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with healthcare teams and manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records.
• Commitment to professional ethics, patient confidentiality, and continuing education.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in community, hospital, clinical, or specialty pharmacy settings.
• Familiarity with medication dispensing software and electronic prescribing systems.
• Knowledge of insurance claims processing and prescription billing procedures.
• Experience providing medication therapy management or supporting chronic disease management.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification where required by the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual compensation based on experience, qualifications, and practice setting.
• Opportunities for continuing professional education and clinical development.
• Collaborative work with healthcare professionals.
• Potential health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement into clinical pharmacy, pharmacy management, or specialized pharmaceutical practice.

Applicants must meet all applicable licensing and regulatory requirements before performing pharmacist duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without discrimination and in accordance with applicable laws.