Our Company
Pharmacy Alternatives
Overview
Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Pharmacist in Christiansburg, VA!
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. 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!
Schedule
Monday - Firday 10am-6:30pm
Rotating short Sunday shift 9am-1pm
No on call & No Holidays
RPh or PharmD required
Benefits and perks for you!
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
Tuition discounts & reimbursement
401(k)
Company Paid Time Off
Shift Differential
DailyPay
Pet Insurance
Employee wellness and discount programs
Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit
Supportive team with room to work independently
Ongoing training and career growth
Advancement opportunities in a growing company
Referral bonuses
As a Pharmacist you will
Evaluate physician medication orders for drug appropriateness, correct dosage, potential drug interactions, and proper route of administration.
Provide clinical recommendations to physicians and healthcare staff regarding medication therapy changes and optimizations.
Maintain up-to-date patient/resident profiles, including medical history, lab results, and current medications (prescription, OTC, and home remedies).
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Ensure laboratory tests required for monitoring high-risk medications are appropriately ordered, reviewed, and communicated to the healthcare team.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical and technical support.
Document all communications and clinical interventions in the patient’s medical record, including interactions with families and caregivers.
Implement and enforce policies and procedures for the safe handling, dispensing, and clinical oversight/management of medications.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice and medication management.
Report medication-related errors and adverse drug events to the Pharmacy Manager as required.
Educate and support clinical team and healthcare agency staff on safe and effective medication handling procedures.
Perform other pharmacy-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D preferred
One year experience in long term care desired
License/Certification(s): current and valid pharmacist license in the state of practice
Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines, medication safety practices, and regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
Proficiency in electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems
Strong clinical judgement, and effective written and verbal communication
Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
About our Line of Business
Pharmacy 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 www.pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
