Staff Pharmacist – Long-Term Care & Geriatrics

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in Hayward, CA is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join our team, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to skilled nursing facility residents. You will work to ensure optimal medication therapy and patient safety in a collaborative long-term care setting.

In this role, you will dispense and verify medications, perform DUR, and partner with nurses and physicians to optimize regimens.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacist license (RPh) in good standing.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or institutional pharmacy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy and medication management.
• Familiarity with California Board of Pharmacy regulations and OBRA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and verify prescription medications accurately for skilled nursing facility residents.
• Perform drug utilization reviews (DUR) and ensure medication therapy appropriateness.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to optimize patient medication regimens.
• Monitor for drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse drug reactions.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and long-term care guidelines.
• Counsel and support facility staff on medication administration and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PharmD

CA Pharmacist license

Job description

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in Hayward, CA is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join our team, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to skilled nursing facility residents. You will work to ensure optimal medication therapy and patient safety in a collaborative long-term care setting.

In this role, you will dispense and verify medications, perform DUR, and partner with nurses and physicians to optimize regimens.