Overview
PharMerica is hiring a{position type} Pharmacist in{City, State}!
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where youll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If youre passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
Days/Hours/Shift
Weekend/Holiday Rotation
Additional Information To Highlight:
*Shift Differential
*required/preferred experience
*required/preferred licensure/certification
*Sign On/Relocation Bonus
Benefits and perks for you!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit:
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Referral bonuses
As a Pharmacist you will:
- Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
- Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
- Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
- Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
- Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patients medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
- Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
- Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
- Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
- One year experience in long term care desired
- License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
- Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
- Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
Additional Job Information
Key Facts
- Schedule:7 days on / 7 days off (evenings or nights preferred based on coverage needs)
- Location:Fully Remote
- Setting:Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) + Behavioral Health
- Licensure Required:
- Active Pharmacist License 6xas (required)
- Active Pharmacist License New Mexico (required)
- Willingness to obtain additional state licenses (required)
- Experience Preferred:Inpatient hospital pharmacy, remote verification, or clinical pharmacist role
Core Responsibilities (Operational Workflow)
1) Order Verification (Primary Function)
- Review and verify medication orders in real-time
- Ensure:
- Appropriateindication
- Correctdose, route, frequency
- Renal/hepatic adjustments
- Allergy and interaction screening
- Release verified orders to ADCs (Omnicell/Pyxis) for nursing access
2) Clinical Review & Intervention
- Perform prospective and retrospectiveclinical order review
- Provide recommendations for:
- Antibiotic stewardship (IDSA-aligned)
- Renal dosing adjustments
- High-risk medications (anticoagulants, opioids, insulin, vancomycin AUC)
- Communicate directly with providers and nursing staff
3) Remote Oversight of Medication Use
- Monitor medication administration trends and discrepancies
- Support nursing workflow:
- Timing of doses
- Missing medication resolution
- Provide guidance on IV compatibility, infusion rates, and administration safety
4) Controlled Substance & Compliance Oversight
- Review narcotic usage patterns and discrepancies
- Support diversion monitoring efforts (DEA expectations)
- Ensure:
- Valid order present for all controlled substance dispensing
- Documentation aligns with administration records
5) Regulatory & Survey Readiness
- Maintain compliance with:
- CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
- Joint Commission Medication Management (MM standards)
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
- Support documentation and audit readiness (72-hour retrieval standard)
Regulatory Requirements vs Best Practice
Regulatory (Must Do)
- Active licensure in all practicing states (TSBP, NM Board)
- Prospective drug utilization review (DUR) prior to dispensing (CMS CoPs)
- Controlled substance oversight (DEA compliance)
- Timely documentation and retrievability of pharmacy actions
Best Practice
- Antibiotic stewardship interventions (IDSA guidance)
- AUC-based vancomycin monitoring when appropriate
- Standardized remote verification workflows
- Clear communication loops with nursing and providers
Operational Recommendations
- Experience with:
- Remote access platforms (VPN/Parallels)
- ADC systems (Omnicell, Pyxis)
- Meditech, Cerner, CPSI / TruBridge or similar EHRs
- Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment
- High attention to detail under low supervision environments
High-Risk Areas (Patient Safety + Compliance)
- Anticoagulants (heparin, DOACs)1 bleeding risk, dosing errors
- Opioids (Schedule II)1 diversion + respiratory depression
- Insulin1 hypoglycemia risk
- Electrolytes (K, Mg, Na)1 cardiac/neurologic complications
- Vancomycin / Aminoglycosides1 nephrotoxicity
Required Qualifications
- PharmD or BS Pharmacy degree
- Active licenses:
- Texas (required)
- New Mexico (required)
- Willingness to obtain additional state licenses
- Minimum 2+ years inpatient hospital experience preferred
- Strong clinical knowledge and independent decision-making ability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience inremote pharmacy services
- Familiarity withcritical access hospitals (CAH)
- Experience with:
- Antibiotic stewardship programs
- Pharmacokinetics (vancomycin AUC dosing)
- Remote technician oversight
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
- Additional compensation for multi-state licensure
- PTO structure based on 7/7 schedule model
- Opportunity to grow with expanding hospital network
Why This Role MattersThis position plays a critical role in:
- Ensuringsafe medication useacross multiple hospitals
- Supportinglimited onsite staffing environments
- Maintainingregulatory compliance and survey readiness
- Enhancingclinical outcomes through remote expertise
