Pharmacist - Long Term Care (LTC)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a licensed Staff Pharmacist for long-term care settings to support patients in LTC and post-acute care with a clinical focus. The role emphasizes medication therapy review, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will review orders, assess dosing and interactions, and work with physicians and nurses to optimize care while maintaining accurate records and participating in dispensing as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• PharmD or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• At least one year of pharmacist experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Evaluate dosing, drug interactions, and potential adverse effects.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Monitor medication regimens and make clinical recommendations when appropriate.
• Support medication safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate patient and pharmacy records.
• Participate in compounding and medication dispensing activities as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PharmD

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Staff Pharmacist | Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Advance your pharmacy career in a clinical, non-retail setting.

We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join a collaborative pharmacy team supporting patients in long-term care and post-acute care environments. This opportunity offers a more clinical focus than traditional retail pharmacy, with an emphasis on medication therapy review, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and clinical appropriateness
• Evaluate dosing, drug interactions, and potential adverse effects
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
• Monitor medication regimens and make clinical recommendations when appropriate
• Support medication safety initiatives and regulatory compliance
• Maintain accurate patient and pharmacy records
• Participate in compounding and medication dispensing activities as needed

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Non-retail pharmacy environment
• Clinical and patient-focused practice setting
• Collaborative healthcare team atmosphere
• Opportunity to utilize and expand clinical judgment skills
• Stable schedule and long-term career growth potential
• Meaningful impact on a medically complex patient population

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in the state of practice
• PharmD or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• At least one year of pharmacist experience preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Ideal Backgrounds

• Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Closed-Door Pharmacy
• Institutional Pharmacy
• Hospital/Inpatient Pharmacy
• Retail Pharmacists seeking a more clinical practice environment