Pharmacist - Long Term Care

Guardian Pharmacy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Generous vacation benefits

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy is seeking a pharmacist in Lexington, Kentucky, offering a salary of $120,000 - $140,000. Responsibilities include accurately preparing medications, reviewing orders, and ensuring patient safety. Required qualifications are a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and a state pharmacist license. The position offers competitive pay, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health benefits. Ideal candidates should have problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience required.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing.
• Review completed orders to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
• Verify the legality of dispensing a drug based on patient safety.
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.

Skills

Advanced computer skills; familiarity with pharmacy operations systems

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Medical consulting experience

Ability to solve problems with minimal direction

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

State Pharmacist License

Job description

Location

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

Pay Range

$120,000 - $140,000

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
• Review completed orders and cycle‑fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patient allergies, incompatibilities, refill frequency, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, exercising professional judgment to determine whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.
• Adhere to all federal and state Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding.
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par.
• On exception items, look up the most cost‑effective product to order.
• Notify customers/facilities if a product is out of stock and indicate when it can be filled.
• Restock station supplies as needed – vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee technicians’ work and provide feedback regarding their performance.
• Log all error medication occurrences.
• Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Required Attributes

• Work Ethic/Integrity – intrinsic drive to excel aligned with company philosophy.
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines while maintaining a strong team orientation.
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become a trusted advisor.
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan, and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both strategic and functional levels.
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD – required.
• State Pharmacist License – required without restrictions.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Advanced computer skills; familiarity with pharmacy operations systems preferred or required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
• Quality‑minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate.
• Medical consulting experience preferred.

Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company‑paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability and optional Short‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness coverage.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service.