Guardian Pharmacy

Long-Term Care Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required
  • State Pharmacist License required without restrictions
  • 1+ years of related experience
  • Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to patients
  • Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications for accuracy
  • Verify legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of prescriptions based on patient safety
  • Interpret prescription orders using professional judgment
  • Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations
  • Evaluate inventory levels and place orders as needed
  • Oversee the work of technicians and provide performance feedback

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
  • Paid holidays and generous vacation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America Schedule Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm applicants should expect to work 1 weekend every other month. The position also has an on call component. Candidates can expect to be on call once every 4 weeks. Ensure all prescriptions are filled according to order and regulations, accurately and in a timely manner and proper packaging according to facility. Attributes Required: • Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy • Leadership - ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation • Relational - ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "trusted advisor" • Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently • Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level • Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members Essential job functions (include the following): • Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging • Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly • Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc. • Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations. • Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations • Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding • Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed • Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc. • Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par • On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order • Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled • Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc. • Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance • Log all error medication occurrences • Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed Education and/or Certifications: • Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. required • State Pharmacist License required without restrictions Skills and Qualifications: • 1+ years of related experience • Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required • Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines • Ability to solve problems with minimal direction • Great attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines • Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate • Medical consulting experience preferred Work Environment: • Ability to work flexible hours What We Offer: Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, "Treat others as you would like to be treated." Compensation & Financial • Competitive pay • 401(k) with company match Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only) • Medical, Dental and Vision • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts • Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability • Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellbeing • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund) Time Off • Paid holidays and sick days • Generous vacation benefits based on years of service The Guardian Difference Our clients require pharmacy services that aren't "cookie cutter." That's why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients' needs. Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location. Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today's dynamic business environment. At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About Guardian Pharmacy

Guardian Pharmacy is a long-term care pharmacy that provides medication and consulting services to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior care communities. The company's services include medication dispensing, medication therapy management, and consulting on regulatory compliance and other issues. Guardian Pharmacy operates in several states across the United States and serves over 100,000 residents. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about Guardian Pharmacy
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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