Pharmacist

TCI Technology Consulting Inc; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TCI Technology Consulting Inc. seeks a knowledgeable Pharmacist in Wilkes-Barre, PA to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate will provide safe medication services, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare professionals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a PharmD or equivalent and an active PA license. The role requires on-site work and a strong patient-care mindset with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license in PA is required.
• PharmD or equivalent degree required.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accept and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and usage patterns.
• Ensure medicines comply with legal requirements and safety standards.
• Counsel patients about medications, usage, side effects and interactions.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and assist with inventory management.
• Provide clinical services such as BP measurement and smoking cessation.

Skills

Pharmacist

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

PharmD or equivalent degree

Job description

TCI has an immediate need for a Pharmacist in Wilkes Barre, PA. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Note: This position requires US Citizenship and work is performed on-site.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide safe and accurate medication services, counsel patients, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards. Candidates should have a PharmD or equivalent degree, an active Oklahoma pharmacist license, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and dispense prescription medications.


• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.


• Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.


• Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable.


• Accurately maintain confidential records of all patients ensure proper management of patient records and pharmacy files.


• Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions.


• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.


• Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management.


• Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters.


• Compound medications for external or internal use.


• Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures.


• Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.


• Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies.


• Identify patient’s drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.


• Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted license in PA.


• Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.


• Experience with compounding infused drugs


• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients


• Good organizational and time-management skills


• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills