Pharmacist - Kittanning, Pennsylvania

This long-term care contract pharmacist position based in Kittanning, PA, offers an opportunity to apply your pharmacy expertise in supporting skilled nursing facilities, personal care facilities, and hospice care. The contract begins with a one-month assignment with the potential for extension, providing consistent hours at 40 per week.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify medication orders entered by pharmacy data entry technicians for long-term care and hospice patients.
• Check blister-packed medications and both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations.
• Respond to calls from nursing facilities, hospice nurses, and physicians; provide clinical guidance as needed.
• Conduct counts of controlled substances and maintain accurate perpetual inventory records.
• Inspect and verify emergency medication boxes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
• Valid pharmacist license in the state of Pennsylvania, in good standing.
• At least one year of pharmacy experience; long-term care pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Capable of sitting and standing for extended periods, with strong fine motor skills and visual acuity.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Familiarity with QS1, Docutrack, and PCC operating systems is required to efficiently perform pharmacy tasks.

This contract role offers a focused environment to contribute your clinical expertise to long-term care. If you have a commitment to accuracy and patient care in pharmacy practice, consider applying today to take part in this vital role.