Full Job Description
Pharmacist - Long Term Care (LTC) | Wilmington, DE
Chesapeake Regional Rx (CPRX) is a pharmacist-founded, closed-door long-term care pharmacy in Wilmington, DE, serving skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential care facilities across New Castle County, Newark, Wilmington, Dover, and the surrounding region.
Schedule: Alternates every other week - a working week (shorter weekday hours, plus Friday and a Saturday morning shift) paired with a standard 9:30-5:30 week that includes a 3-day weekend off.
Reports to: Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
Location: Wilmington, DE (New Castle County) - on-site
What You'll Do
Medication Verification & Clinical Review
- Verify technician-entered orders for accuracy against the MAR and provider orders.
- Conduct drug utilization reviews (DUR), allergy checks, drug interaction, and therapeutic duplication screening.
- Review eMAR entries, provider notes, and facility orders for clarity and compliance.
- Check final packaging and labeling for accuracy prior to dispense.
Clinical & Patient-Centered Care
- Provide clinical recommendations to prescribers, nurses, and facility staff.
- Review PRN and routine medication regimens for appropriateness and resident safety.
- Support high-risk medication monitoring (anticoagulants, insulin, psychiatric medications).
- Assist with medication regimen reviews and consulting pharmacist support as needed.
Regulatory & Security
- Maintain perpetual inventory for Schedule II controlled substances.
- Apply DEA and Delaware Board of Pharmacy requirements for controlled substance dispensing.
- Maintain HIPAA and applicable state/federal compliance.
- Maintain pharmacy security per facility protocol.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or RPh - Long Term Care Pharmacist background a plus.
- Active Delaware Pharmacist License (verified prior to start date - non-negotiable).
- Experience with a pharmacy management system.
- Strong communication skills across nursing staff, facilities, and providers.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced LTC dispensing environment with high attention to detail.
Benefits: PTO, Health Insurance, 401k
The pay range for this role is:
55 - 65 USD per hour (Business)
