About this opportunity
BrightSpring Health Services lists this Pharmacist opportunity in christiansburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our Company
nPharmacy Alternatives
nOverview
nPharmacy Alternatives is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Christiansburg, VA!
nJoin 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. If you’re 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!
nBenefits and perks for you!
nnnMedical, Dental, Vision insurance
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nnHealth Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
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nnTuition discounts & reimbursement
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nn401(k)
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nnCompany Paid Time Off
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nnShift Differential
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nnDailyPay
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nnPet Insurance
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nnEmployee wellness and discount programs
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n nnBenefits may vary by employment status
n nResponsibilities
nHow YOU will benefit:
nnnSupportive team with room to work independently
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nnOngoing training and career growth
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nnAdvancement opportunities in a growing company
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nnReferral bonuses
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n nnAs a Pharmacist you will:
nnnEvaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
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nnProvide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
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nnMaintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
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nnEnsure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
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nnCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
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nnDocument all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
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nnImplement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
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nnEnsure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
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nnReport medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
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nnEducate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
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nnPerform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nQualifications
nRequired:
nnnBachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
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nnOne year experience in long term care desired
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nnLicense/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
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nnKnowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
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nnProficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
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nnStrong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
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nn*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
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n nAbout our Line of Business
nPharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives. For more information, please visit Follow us onFacebook ( andLinkedIn ( .
nSalary Range
nUSD $67.00 - $69.00 / Hour
nBrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity
nJob LocationsUS-VA-CHRISTIANSBURG
nID
nLine of Business Pharmacy Alternatives
nPosition Type PRN
nPay Min USD $67.00/Hr.
nPay Max USD $69.00/Hr.
Worksite address
christiansburg, VA, 24068, US
Who can apply
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