Pharmacist Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a remote Consultant Pharmacist covering Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include evaluating medication orders, monthly drug regimen reviews, and documenting communications with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates must have a pharmacy degree and a current license, along with a minimum of one-year experience in long-term care. The position offers a competitive pay ranging from $58.00 to $63.50 per hour, and benefits include flexible schedules and health insurance.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current license required; dual license preferred.
• One year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred.
• Ability to learn state and federal regulations for long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness.
• Reviews drug regimens monthly and reports irregularities.
• Documents communication with healthcare team and patients.

Skills

Medication Optimization

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of Pharmacy Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Join Our PharMerica Team!

PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you'll have the opportunity to focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. As a rapidly growing organization, we're excited to offer advancement opportunities for those looking to progress their careers!

Our consultant pharmacist teams lead the industry in clinical excellence, meeting the challenges of higher acuity, greater regulatory scrutiny, and staffing constraints head-on. PharMerica’s consultant pharmacists provide clinical services that enhance facility compliance, strengthen prescriber engagement, and optimize medication therapy for our residents.

Our Consultant Pharmacists Are:

• Medication Experts: Making a significant impact through medication optimization to help our residents live their best lives.
• Leaders in Care: Guiding care teams and adding value to prescribers and nursing staff.
• Cost Management Navigators: Implementing strategies to reduce drug costs and nursing time.
• An Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (ie. APhA) is required.
• Must be willing to obtain vaccination certification within 90 days.

With an intense focus on local service delivery, our consultant pharmacist team provides high-quality medication management and clinical support. This enables facilities to enhance care delivery, minimize regulatory risks, and adapt to rapid changes.

About the Role: The Pharmacist Consultant position is remote and will cover the following territories: Pennsylvania. Qualified candidates must reside within the specified territories.

Shift Schedule: M-F 9a-5p

What We Offer:

• DailyPay
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discount Program
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Non-retail, closed-door work environment

Our pharmacy group is dedicated to exceptional customer service, meeting the unique pharmacy needs of hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If you are passionate about service excellence and top-quality care, come join our team and apply today!

Note: This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days.

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, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Salary Range

USD $58.00 - $63.50 / Hour