Staff Pharmacist - (2nd Shift)
Polaris Pharmacy Services
Summary
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication as required to meet the needs of a long-term/post-acute care pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist must adhere to the company's quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, as well as the State and Federal guidelines.
Job description
Duties/Responsibilities
- Verification for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications
- Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)
- Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs
- Work with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations
- Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers
- Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record
- Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
- Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management
- Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
- Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
- Responsible for the flow of work and appropriate outcomes
Required Skills/Abilities
- Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
- Experience using FrameworkLTC
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language.
- Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meets deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve.
- This position must exhibit maturity in judgment
Education and/or Experience
- Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice
- Management experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Minimum of two (2) year's recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a production pharmacist preferred (not required).
- Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired.
Requirements
- Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the state of practice
- Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
- Experience using FrameworkLTC
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language
- Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meets deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks
- Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve
- This position must exhibit maturity in judgment
- Management experience preferred
- Minimum of two (2) year's recent experience in an acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a production pharmacist preferred (not required)
- Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy desired
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Merit-based Raises
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Days
Company overview
Polaris Pharmacy Services is a privately owned long-term and post-acute care pharmacy company founded in 2015, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As the fifth largest long-term care pharmacy in the United States, Polaris operates 21 pharmacies across 29 states, serving over 80,000 residents in long-term care, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and correctional facilities. The company specializes in providing comprehensive pharmacy solutions including medication dispensing, clinical support, formulary management, prior authorization services, and innovative technology platforms like PolarisConnect and PolarisDirect. With a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees, Polaris emphasizes personalized service, regulatory compliance, and cost containment strategies while maintaining a local, independently owned structure that allows for swift decision-making. Their mission focuses on delivering exceptional pharmacy services, clinical expertise, and technological innovation to enhance patient care and facility operations across diverse healthcare settings.