LTC Staff Pharmacist | Brookfield, Wisconsin
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A long-term care pharmacy requires experienced pharmacists to fulfill a 9-week contract starting mid-August in the Brookfield, WI area. This opportunity offers a chance to work a second shift, 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, with rotating weekends, providing essential pharmaceutical services in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately accept and dispense prescription medications while ensuring legal compliance.
- Monitor patient medication adherence and identify any patterns of overuse.
- Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files with precision.
- Provide patient counseling on medication usage, potential reactions, and answer inquiries.
- Offer consultations on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
- Deliver patient services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
- Educate patients on the proper use of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
- Compound medications for internal and external use and prepare sterile solutions following established procedures.
- Supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners to resolve drug-related issues.
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Active Wisconsin pharmacist license is required.
- Experience in retail pharmacy is welcomed; training will be provided as needed.
- Strong communication and supervisory skills.
- Commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Location:
- Brookfield, Wisconsin
Schedule:
- 2nd shift: 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Rotating weekends
This contract opportunity requires pharmacists to be available every 2-3 years at this site and presents an engaging setting to apply and develop clinical and leadership skills within long-term care pharmacy services.
If you hold an active WI license and are interested in contributing your expertise to this role, please submit an updated resume, a copy of your Wisconsin pharmacist license, and any required representation documentation to move forward with consideration.
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