Pharmacist – Long-Term Care, Growth & Benefits

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

Tuition discounts

401(k)

PTO

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pharmacy Alternatives is seeking a full-time Pharmacist in Asheville, NC to join a dedicated care team. You will review physician orders for accuracy, oversee medication management, and maintain comprehensive patient profiles across long-term care settings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians and nurses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing clinical recommendations and staff education. This role supports independent work with a strong career growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred.
• One year experience in long term care desired.
• License/Certification: current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
• Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
• Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
• Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
• Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
• Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
• Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
• Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
• Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Long-term care experience

Regulatory knowledge

EMR systems

Clinical judgement

Medication safety

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Pharmacy Alternatives is seeking a full-time Pharmacist in Asheville, NC to join a dedicated care team. You will review physician orders for accuracy, oversee medication management, and maintain comprehensive patient profiles across long-term care settings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians and nurses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing clinical recommendations and staff education. This role supports independent work with a strong career growth trajectory.