DescriptionPharmacist | Long-Term Care Pharmacy
Location: 7504 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28227
Salary: $114k - $125k
Schedule: Four 10hr shifts plus rotating weekends
Pharmacy operational hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Saturdays 10:00 am -6:00 pm & Sunday 12:00 pm -3:00 pm
Work Authorization Requirements This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Be the pharmacist behind seamless medication delivery and exceptional care for long-term care patients The Per Diem Pharmacist plays a vital role in ensuring medications are reviewed, verified, prepared, and delivered safely and accurately to long-term care patients. In this role, you'll oversee dispensing workflows, verify technician work, manage controlled medications, compound sterile and non-sterile products, support quality assurance efforts, and help maintain compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards. Pharmacy technicians, nurses, caregivers, long-term care facilities, healthcare providers, and ultimately the patients they serve all depend on this role's clinical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to safe medication practices.
Unlike pharmacists in retail settings who spend much of their time serving walk-in customers, this position operates within a closed-door pharmacy dedicated exclusively to supporting long-term care communities. You'll work as part of a highly collaborative pharmacy team focused on large-scale medication fulfillment, clinical oversight, compounding, controlled substance management, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care behind the scenes while leveraging both your clinical knowledge and operational expertise in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do - Verify prescriptions, technician work, packaged medications, and dispensing activities for accuracy and compliance.
- Review and replace emergency kit contents to ensure medication readiness for customer facilities.
- Manage controlled medication workflows, inventory accuracy, and control room organization.
- Compound sterile and non-sterile medications in accordance with pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.
- Process backorders, NDC updates, and medication fulfillment exceptions.
- Review and fulfill out-of-pocket and leave-of-absence medication requests.
- Support quality assurance activities and document findings appropriately.
- Provide oversight, guidance, and support to pharmacy technicians and pharmacy staff.
- Monitor workflow performance to ensure service commitments, turnaround times, and customer expectations are met.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities as scheduled.
- Ensure compliance with all federals, state, licensing, and company pharmacy regulations and procedures.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and report medication-related concerns as appropriate.
What We're Looking For - PharmD or equivalent degree in Pharmacy; active state license in good standing
- Minimum of 1 year working in pharmacy environment as licensed pharmacist
Bonus Points If You Have - LTC Pharmacy or related environment preferred
- Knowledge of Frameworks and Docutrack information systems is strongly preferred
You'll Be Successful If You Have - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clinical knowledge with ability to ensure regulatory compliance
- Effective problem-solving and time management capabilities
- Proficiency in technical systems and continuous learning mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration
Physical Requirements - Ability to lift, carry, push, or move up to 40 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Near-vision acuity and color distinction is required
What We Offer - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (plans starting as low as $13.73 per pay period)
- Free Virtual Care and Telemedicine Services
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance
Ready to Apply? We are building something worth staying for. Good care for patients, real support for the people who deliver it, and room to grow into more than the role you came in for. Apply today.
