Pharmacist - Long Term Care (LTC)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Staff Pharmacist (RPh) for a closed-door long-term care pharmacy in Massachusetts. This full-time, non-retail role focuses on clinical medication management, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will review orders, dispense medications, monitor regimens, and maintain patient profiles in a team-oriented environment that prioritizes resident outcomes over retail operations.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Pharmacist license in good standing.
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy required.
• LTC, institutional, hospital, or closed-door experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medication safety principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and interactions.
• Dispense medications in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and facility staff on therapies.
• Monitor regimens for safety and effectiveness.
• Maintain patient medication profiles.
• Document pharmacist interventions and communications as required.
• Support LTC and senior living medication management.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians.
• Participate in inventory control and storage.
• Resolve medication-related questions from providers and staff.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD or BS Pharmacy

Job description

Staff Pharmacist (RPh) - Closed-Door Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Full-Time | Massachusetts

A growing long-term care pharmacy is seeking a Massachusetts-licensed Pharmacist to join its team. This is a non-retail, closed-door pharmacy environment serving long-term care facilities, senior living communities, and other healthcare organizations. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with prescribers, nurses, and pharmacy staff while supporting high-quality medication management for residents and patients.

Position Overview

As a Staff Pharmacist, you will be responsible for reviewing and dispensing medication orders, ensuring medication safety and regulatory compliance, and providing clinical support to healthcare providers. This position is ideal for pharmacists who enjoy a clinical, team-oriented setting focused on patient outcomes rather than retail pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Review physician medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, dosing, and potential drug interactions
• Verify and dispense medications in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and facility staff regarding medication therapies and clinical recommendations
• Monitor medication regimens for safety, effectiveness, and compliance with established guidelines
• Maintain accurate patient and resident medication profiles
• Document pharmacist interventions and medication-related communications as required
• Support medication management initiatives for long-term care and senior living populations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations, policies, and quality standards
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel
• Participate in inventory control, medication storage, and pharmacy operations activities
• Assist with resolving medication-related questions from healthcare providers and facility staff

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Active Massachusetts Pharmacist License in good standing
• Long-term care, institutional, hospital, or closed-door pharmacy experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of medication safety principles and pharmacy regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced pharmacy environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Closed-door, non-retail pharmacy setting
• Opportunity to support long-term care and senior living communities
• Collaborative clinical environment
• Full-time hours available
• Supportive team culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Additional details regarding schedule, compensation, location, and specific facility support responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.