Staff Pharmacist (Mid Shift)

LTC PHARMA HLDG LLC

California

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to handle day-to-day dispensing in a long-term/post-acute care setting. You will ensure accuracy, adhere to quality standards, and follow state and federal guidelines.

The role requires flexibility with start times and coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a growing national footprint.

Qualifications

Current Pharmacist license active in the state of practice.
Bachelor's degree or PharmD from an accredited school.
Minimum of two years recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year as a production pharmacist.
Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures and therapy desired.

Responsibilities

Verify accuracy of labels and orders for dispensing.
Maintain resident medical history and data.
Manage controlled substances inventory and schedules.
Reconcile Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management.
Provide clinical drug information to staff and patients.
Document communications in medical records.
Prepare and supervise sterile IV products or solutions.
Provide coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Comply with HIPAA and government regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dispense medications

Flexible hours

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Active Pharmacist License

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or B.Pharm)

Tools

FrameworkLTC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're more than a pharmacy - we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job - we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

Job Summary:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication as required to meet the needs of a long-term/post-acute care pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist must adhere to the company's quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, as well as the State and Federal guidelines.

SCHEDULE: Start time varies between 2:00pm - 4:00pm depending on business needs. Monday - Friday with alternating weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Verification for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications
Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)
Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs
Work with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations
Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers
Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
Responsible for the flow of work and appropriate outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
Experience using FrameworkLTC
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language.
Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meets deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve.
This position must exhibit maturity in judgment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice
Management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Minimum of two (2) year's recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a production pharmacist preferred (not required).
Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk
May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS for full time Employees