Pharmacist - Long Term Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Family atmosphere

Competitive pay

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky invites you to join our rapidly growing Lexington team as a Pharmacist. We are redefining medication management for senior and complex care populations, with on-the-job training in a family-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package, competitive pay, and a schedule that supports work-life balance as we expand our presence in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD is required.
• State Pharmacist License required without restrictions.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, 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 patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining 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 most cost-effective product to order.
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled.
• Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance.
• Log all error medication occurrences.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Skills

Work Ethic/Integrity

Leadership

Relational

Strategy and Planning

Problem Solving

Team Oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD

State Pharmacist License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Lexington, KY.

Why Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky? We're reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We're About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Brand new location with opportunity for growth! We provide on-the-job training, family atmosphere and competitive pay!

Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (schedule is subject to change and flexibility will be required)

Pay Range - $120,000 - $140,000

This is a newly established location offering strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are committed to building a dedicated and compassionate team that prioritizes serving our community, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable populations. Our work centers on caring for individuals in assisted living and long-term care settings, where reliability and empathy are essential. Each day, our customers depend on us to make a meaningful difference in supporting their ongoing health and well-being.

Ensure all prescriptions are filled according to order and regulations, accurately and in a timely manner and proper packaging according to facility.

Attributes Required:

• Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership - ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational - ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "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 a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential job functions (include the following):

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, 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 patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining 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 most cost-effective product to order
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
• Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance
• Log all error medication occurrences
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required
• State Pharmacist License required without restrictions

Skills and Qualifications:

• 1+ years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to 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

What We Offer:

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core v