PRN Pharmacist

Altruix; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) program

Job summary

Altruix seeks a PRN Pharmacist to provide as-needed coverage at our Salisbury, MD location and to support pharmacy operations. The role ensures safe, accurate dispensing, evaluates orders, monitors interactions, and collaborates with staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Compensation is $58.00–$61.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule is PRN with flexible hours; days/times vary according to business needs and site requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required.
• Licensed Pharmacist listed by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of principles related to pharmaceutical preparation and practices.
• Two years' experience as a pharmacist preferred; long-term care pharmacy preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent oral communication and teamwork.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability and sound judgment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and follow current pharmacy standards.
• Proficiency with computers and pharmacy software.
• Ability to manage multiple workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable for PRN scheduling and coverage.
• Adaptable to different workflows and environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, dosage, and interactions.
• Maintain patient database with history, labs, and concurrent medications.
• Ensure laboratory monitoring for high-risk conditions is ordered and reviewed with the healthcare team.
• Obtain and maintain required regulatory documentation and compliance.
• Inform Pharmacist in Charge of medication-related errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Problem solving

Pharmacy knowledge

Adaptable

Time management

Multitasking

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Maryland Pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

It’s not just a job. It’s a mission.

Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to serving behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability populations. Through our pharmacy expertise, Medherent technology, and specialized packaging, we promote medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. Our services help clients take medications as prescribed while reducing administrative burden for providers. Altruix customers achieve measurable results, including 90% adherence rates and a 40% reduction in ER and hospital-related costs. Learn more at www.altruix.com.

Altruix is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to provide as-needed coverage and support pharmacy operations at our Salisbury, MD location based on business needs. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant review and dispensing of medications while maintaining high standards of patient care. The PRN Pharmacist will evaluate medication orders, monitor for potential interactions, support decision-making, and collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Compensation: For this role ranges from $58.00 to $61.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This is an as-needed (PRN) schedule. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on business needs, operational demands, site requirements, and the pharmacist’s availability. Workdays and hours may fluctuate and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Review & Dispensing:

• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, and potential interactions
• Maintain the patient database to include current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication
• Ensure that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team

Compliance & Operations:

• Obtain, as necessary, and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy
• Inform the Pharmacist in Charge of medication-related errors
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy required
• Licensed Pharmacist listed by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• Knowledge of principles related to pharmaceutical preparation and practices
• Two years' experience as a pharmacist preferred; long-term care pharmacy preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail-oriented, goal-oriented team player with strong oral communication skills
• A combination of comprehensive therapeutic knowledge, problem-solving skills, and judgment
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and apply current standards of pharmacy practice
• Ability to master computer and software applications necessary for completing job tasks
• Ability to manage multiple workloads at once and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable and responsive for PRN scheduling needs and coverage
• Adaptable and able to step into different workflows and environments

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay ($58.00 - $61.00 per hour)
• 401(k) program

EEOC:

Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, or other employment practices based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Altruix is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.