Pharmacist / PRN

Pharmerica; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PharMerica is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Asheville, North Carolina. The role focuses on providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for residents in long-term care settings, ensuring accurate medication orders, monitoring, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position requires a pharmacy degree, with Pharm D preferred, and at least one year in long-term care. Licensure as required by state and federal regulations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred.
• One year experience in long-term care.
• Licenses/Certifications: As required by government regulations and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, interactions, and administration; makes therapy recommendations.
• Maintains patient/resident database with medical history and current/past medications.
• Ensures monitoring laboratory tests for high-risk conditions are ordered and discussed with the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support.
• Documents communications with physicians, nurses, and patients in the medical record.
• Implements policies for safe procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of drugs.
• Maintains required documentation per federal/state regulations.
• Informs Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.
• Assists staff with safe procurement, maintenance, administration and disposal of drugs.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Oral communication

Team player

Goal oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Pharm D preferred

Job description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Asheville, NC! PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide.

Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care, come join our team!

• Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate
• Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies)
• Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs
• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy
• Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors
• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred
• One year experience in long-term care
• Licenses/Certifications: As required by government regulations and business needs
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, oral communication

About Our Line Of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in‑class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.