Pharmacist Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision and life

Company paid STD and LTD

Employee Discount Program

401k

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Job summary

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Pharmacist Consultant to support long-term care facilities remotely across Pittsburgh, Erie, Hermitage, and Meadville. You will evaluate orders, optimize therapy, lead care teams with prescribers and nursing staff, and help reduce drug spend while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates hold a PharmD or Bachelors in Pharmacy with an active license; immunization certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Current license required. Dual license preferred.
• Immunization Certification required (e.g., through APhA).
• One-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred.
• Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred.
• IV clinical experience preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends or outside normal business hours when needed.
• Ability to lift patient charts repetitively and stand for long periods.
• Good customer service skills and knowledge of state/federal long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, dosage, interactions, route, and stability; makes therapy recommendations to physicians and facility staff.
• Reviews drug regimens and clinical indicators for residents monthly and reports irregularities with recommendations.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, and residents/families.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and long-term care regulations.
• Works cooperatively as a team member.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Long-term care

Clinical pharmacy

IV therapy

Weekend availability

Education

Pharmacist degree or PharmD

Job description

Pharmacist Consultant

Job Locations: US-PA-PITTSBURGH | US-PA-ERIE | US-PA-HERMITAGE | US-PA-MEADVILLE

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!

PharMerica's consultant pharmacist teams lead the industry in clinical excellence. Amid higher acuity, greater regulatory scrutiny, and staffing challenges, PharMerica consultant pharmacists provide clinical services that drive facility compliance, prescriber engagement, and optimized medication therapy for our residents.

Our consultant pharmacists are dedicated facility medication experts who:

• Make an impact through medication optimization helping our residents live their best lives
• Lead care teams providing value to prescribers and nursing staff
• Navigate cost containment strategies to reduce drug spend and nursing time

Intensely focused on the local delivery of services, our consultant pharmacist team's high quality medication management and clinical support enables facilities to optimize care delivery, reduce regulatory risk, and adapt to rapid change.

The Pharmacist Consultant is a remote role and will be responsible for covering the following territories. Qualified candidates must reside within the territories listed below.

Pittsburgh PA, Hermitage, PA, Erie, PA, Meadville, PA

An Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (ie. APhA) is required

We offer:

• DailyPay
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Shift differential
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Employee Discount Program
• 401k
• Paid-time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate
• Reviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly and reports any irregularities to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and the attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendations
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team
• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
• Current license required. Dual license preferred
• One-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred
• Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred
• IV clinical experience preferred
• Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed
• Ability to lift patient charts repetitively
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care
• Understand of formulary management

About our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.