Pharmacist - 2nd shift

Polaris Pharmacy Services; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term and post-acute care is seeking a Pharmacist for the 2nd shift. The role involves dispensing medications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a valid pharmacist license and experience in an acute-care setting. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company-paid Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and career growth opportunities

Vaccinations and referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Minimum two years recent experience in an acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of labels and orders for medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians for inventory compliance.
• Respond to drug-related questions and provide clinical expertise.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

FrameworkLTC

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About Polaris Pharmacy Services

Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in long-term and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies in 9 different cities throughout the Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest. We offer competitive benefits, industry pay, and opportunities for career advancement. We are currently recruiting experienced Staff Pharmacists to join our team.

Job Overview

The Pharmacist is responsible for the daily operational duties related to dispensing prescription medications in a long-term/post-acute care pharmacy, adhering to quality, customer service standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

1. Verify the accuracy and completeness of all labels and orders, including medication packaging, labeling, emergency drug kits, and IV medications.
2. Maintain resident medical and medication records, including clinical and laboratory data.
3. Assist with the ordering, handling, receipt, documentation, and storage of controlled substances, including maintaining a perpetual inventory for Schedule II drugs.
4. Collaborate with pharmacy technicians to reconcile controlled substances inventory for compliance.
5. Respond to drug-related questions and provide clinical expertise to staff and patients.
6. Document communication with healthcare providers and patients in medical records.
7. Supervise the preparation of sterile IV drug products.
8. Provide coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
9. Follow all applicable regulations, including HIPAA.
10. Perform other duties as assigned, depending on business needs.
11. Manage workflow and ensure appropriate outcomes.
12. Maintain flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

1. Current Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of practice.
2. Management experience preferred.
3. Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
4. Accurate and efficient dispensing skills.
5. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
6. Experience with FrameworkLTC, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
7. Minimum two years recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year as a production pharmacist (preferred but not required).
8. Excellent communication skills in English.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
10. Strong organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
11. Maturity in judgment, working under supervision of the Pharmacy Manager.

Additional Policies

• Paid holidays (6 days/year), 5 sick days, up to 10 PTO days with rollover and bonuses, and PTO cash-out options.
• Schedules may vary due to 24/7 pharmacy operations.

Physical Demands

May sit or stand for 7-10 hours, occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, crawl. May lift/move up to 50 pounds. Work environment may vary.

Benefits for Full-time Employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO and career growth opportunities
• Vaccinations and referral bonuses

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing