Pharmacist

Randstad USA; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Wallingford, CT is seeking a qualified Mid-Shift Pharmacist for a contract role. The ideal candidate has LTC pharmacy experience, a PharmD, and CT license, and will cover 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

You will review, dispense, counsel, monitor adherence, and collaborate with providers to optimize patient care while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. This role emphasizes patient safety, medication management, and education.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required and CT license in good standing.
• LTC pharmacy experience required.
• Strong knowledge of medication management and drug interactions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescription medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and identify potential misuse or overuse.
• Counsel patients and healthcare professionals regarding medication use, dosage, storage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Identify drug-related problems and communicate recommendations to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Provide patient education and support services, including blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation.
• Educate patients on the proper use and handling of medical devices, including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications for internal and external use.
• Prepare sterile solutions in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, clerks, and other pharmacy staff.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications and medical supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Skills

LTC experience

Medication management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

job summary:

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Mid-Shift Pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have long-term care (LTC) pharmacy experience, a strong understanding of medication management, and a commitment to providing safe, accurate, and effective pharmaceutical care.

location: Wallingford, CT | job type: Contract | salary: $60 - $70 per hour | work hours: Mid-Shift Pharmacist; 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree Required

responsibilities:

• Review, verify, prepare, and dispense prescription medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Ensure medications prescribed to patients are appropriate, safe, and effective.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and identify potential medication misuse or overuse.Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Counsel patients and healthcare professionals regarding medication use, dosage, storage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Identify drug-related problems and communicate recommendations to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Provide patient education and support services, including blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, and smoking cessation.
• Educate patients on the proper use and handling of medical devices, including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications for internal and external use.
• Prepare sterile solutions in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, clerks, and other pharmacy staff.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications and medical supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards.

qualifications

• License: Active Connecticut (CT) Pharmacist License in good standing
• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Degree Required
• Previous Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy experience required.
• Strong knowledge of medication management, drug interactions, and pharmacy regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.