Second Shift Pharmacist 1404

Technology Consulting Inc; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Consulting Inc. has an immediate need for a Second Shift Pharmacist in Greensburg, PA. This contract-to-hire opportunity requires on-site work and a PharmD or equivalent degree.

The successful candidate will dispense medications, counsel patients, ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, and supervise pharmacy staff while maintaining accurate patient records. Oklahoma license noted in posting but PA license required here; verify licensed in PA.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree.
• Active, unrestricted PA pharmacist license.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs.
• Experience evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accept and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
• Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.
• Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files.
• Advise patients about medicines and interactions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Educate patients on handling of medical devices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

PharmD or equivalent

Job description

TCI has an immediate need for a Second Shift Pharmacist in Greensburg, PA. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Note: This position requires US Citizenship and work is performed on-site.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide safe and accurate medication services, counsel patients, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards. Candidates should have a PharmD or equivalent degree, an active Oklahoma pharmacist license, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellent patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and dispense prescription medications.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns.
• Ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law.
• Ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable.
• Accurately maintain confidential records of all patients ensure proper management of patient records and pharmacy files.
• Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients' questions.
• Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters.
• Compound medications for external or internal use.
• Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.
• Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
• Identify patient's drug-related problems and effectively communication with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
• Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted license in PA.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Experience with compounding infused drugs
• Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Shift requirements: 2nd Shift: Rotating schedule (days will differ) every 2 weeks / must be available 7 days per week / 3pm-11pm / every other weekend Sat & Sun 3pm-11pm or 2pm-10pm / 2 holidays per year. Shift diff offered.