Staff Pharmacist - (Overnight 7on/ 7off)

Polaris Pharmacy Services

West Mifflin (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Merit-based raises

Career growth potential

On-site Flu Vaccines

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to manage daily dispensing operations for our long-term/post-acute care pharmacy in West Mifflin, PA. You will ensure accuracy and quality in medication labeling while adhering to state and federal guidelines.

You will also oversee sterile IV preparations, maintain patient records, and provide clinical support to staff and patients. The position requires flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage and a commitment to regulatory

Qualifications

Pharmacist must hold an active PA license with good standing.
Experience in LTC/acute-care settings is preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited school.
Management experience is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

Verify accuracy of all new and refill prescription labels and orders.
Maintain resident medication history and related clinical data.
Assist in controlled substances handling and perpetual inventory.
Collaborate with technicians for reconciliation of inventories.
Provide clinical answers to drug-related questions from staff and patients.
Document communications with physicians and healthcare team in the medical record.
Prepare and supervise sterile IV products when required.
Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled.
Comply with HIPAA and all state/federal regulations.
Contribute to a safe, efficient workflow and meet business needs.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Flexible hours

FrameworkLTC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacy Doctorate or PharmD

Active Pharmacist license in PA

Management experience preferred

Tools

FrameworkLTC

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Pennsylvania - West Mifflin, PA 15122, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Pharmaceutical, 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

Overnight 7on/ 7off

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

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