Long Term Care Mail Order Staff Pharmacist - Asheville, NC

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 pharmacist opportunity is available for a contract-to-hire position in Asheville, NC, specializing in long-term care (LTC) mail order pharmacy. This role involves working Monday through Friday on a schedule of four 10-hour shifts, with shift options from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, for a duration of 13 weeks before transitioning to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept and dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor patient medication compliance and detect over-usage patterns.
• Ensure medicine supplies comply with legal requirements.
• Verify that prescribed medications are appropriate for patients.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy files with precision.
• Advise patients on medication usage, potential reactions, and address inquiries.
• Provide consultations on prescription and non-prescription medications, including storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Offer patient services such as smoking cessation, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on proper use and handling of medical devices including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions following established procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including pharmacy technicians and clerks.
• Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply inventory effectively.
• Identify drug-related problems and communicate with healthcare professionals to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy interns.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy experience.
• Experience in long-term care and/or mail order pharmacy is preferred.
• Sterile compounding experience is advantageous.
• Current North Carolina pharmacy license is required.

This position offers a structured workweek in a specialized pharmacy environment with opportunities for career growth upon successful completion of the contract period. Candidates with relevant experience and licensure are encouraged to apply for consideration.

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