Lead Pharmacist / 2nd Shift
PharMerica
Summary
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Lead Pharmacist in Greensburg, PA! Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients.
Job description
Schedule
Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm; Weekend rotations; 2 holidays per year; $2.50 shift diff
Responsibilities
- Works with Pharmacy Director to implement work flow and productivity measures that will achieve performance targets and customer expectations
- Works with Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to execute Company Initiatives, Core Processes and Quality Initiatives to continually improve the overall quality of service to our customers
- Works with Pharmacy Director and pharmacy staff to ensure the business unit is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/pharmacy regulations and Company Corporate Compliance Program
- Assist in managing pharmacy personnel issues in conjunction with Pharmacy Director
- Works with Client Services and Sales team to effectively communicate with customers (Director Of Nursing, Administrator, Staff Registered Nurse) and resolve customer issues
- Works with pharmacy management to ensure implementation of daily operational quality and cost containment strategies (pre-pack, front-end process, cycle-fill) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities
- Works with pharmacy management to monitor the purchasing and inventory supply for the pharmacy to ensure goals are being met (inventory turns, preferred products, generics, TI, controlled drug monitoring)
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree; Desired: Pharm D. from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Work Experience: Required: Experience in pharmacy setting; Desired: Long-Term Care pharmacy experience
Skills/Knowledge: Required: Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations; computer skills
Licenses/Certifications: Required: As government and business needs dictate
Behavior Competencies: Required: Results-oriented; planning/organizing; communication (oral/written), people management; strategic and analytical thinking; teamwork
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in pharmacy setting
- Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy regulations
- Computer skills
- Results-oriented
- Planning/organizing
- Communication (oral/written)
- People management
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Discount Programs
Company overview
PharMerica is a leading national provider of institutional pharmacy services, specializing in comprehensive pharmacy management for long-term care settings. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates over 180 long-term care pharmacies across nearly every state in the U.S., serving more than 3,100 facilities including skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, behavioral health settings, and post-acute care facilities. With approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and over 30 years of industry experience, PharMerica delivers medication management services, cost containment solutions, compliance support, and clinical programs designed to improve patient outcomes while controlling healthcare costs. The company provides 24/7 medication availability, on-site IV services, consultant pharmacist reviews, and advanced technology platforms for medication ordering and management. As part of BrightSpring Health Services, PharMerica combines national scale with local expertise to offer personalized pharmacy solutions that go beyond traditional medication dispensing, focusing on helping people live their best lives through superior pharmacy care and support services.