Pharmacist (Shift Differential)

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions is seeking a licensed LTC Pharmacist in Greensburg, PA to support medication dispensing, patient safety, and pharmacy operations in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing and dispensing prescriptions, monitoring drug interactions, and counseling patients and clinicians. Must hold PA Pharmacist license and PharmD or equivalent; rotating second shift with weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Full license to practice as Pharmacist.
• PharmD or equivalent required; state licensure in PA.
• Experience in long-term care, institutional, or similar settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and dispense prescription medications accurately.
• Monitor medication use and interactions to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Counsel patients and healthcare professionals on medications, dosing, and safety.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Pharmacist mindset

Education

PharmD or equivalent

PA Pharmacist license

Job description

LTC Pharmacist

Location: Greensburg, PA 15601
Pay Rate: $64.27/hour
Shift: 2nd Shift Schedule: Rotating schedule; days will change every 2 weeks
Must be available 7 days per week 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Every other weekend: Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
2 holidays per year

Job Summary

We are seeking a licensed LTC Pharmacist to support medication dispensing, patient safety, pharmacy operations, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in a long-term care pharmacy setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately review, prepare, and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor medication compliance, overuse patterns, drug interactions, and potential drug-related problems.
• Ensure medications are appropriate for patients and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and pharmacy documentation.
• Counsel patients and healthcare professionals regarding medications, including dosage, administration, side effects, storage, and interactions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Compound medications for internal and external use as needed.
• Prepare sterile solutions according to proper procedures and pharmacy standards.
• Supervise and provide direction to pharmacy technicians, clerks, interns, and other pharmacy staff.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of medications and medical supplies.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and healthcare professionals regarding patient medication needs.
• Educate patients on proper use of medical devices, including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Support patient care services and medication management initiatives.
• Ensure pharmacy operations are conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree.
• Experience in long-term care, institutional, closed-door, or similar pharmacy settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medications, drug interactions, dosing, and pharmacy regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work a rotating second-shift schedule, weekends, and required holidays.
• Compensation: $64.27/hour