LTC Pharmacist - Winterville, North Carolina

A pharmacy professional with experience or interest in long-term care is needed to manage medication services at a healthcare facility in Winterville, NC. This contract opportunity, lasting 13 weeks with potential for contract-to-hire, requires a licensed pharmacist ready to start immediately.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Rotating weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept and dispense prescription medications accurately and legally.
• Monitor and ensure patient medication compliance and detect patterns of over-usage.
• Maintain confidential patient records and pharmacy documentation with precision.
• Advise patients on medication usage, potential reactions, and answer their questions effectively.
• Provide consultations on prescription and OTC medications covering storage, dosage, side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver patient services such as smoking cessation, blood pressure checks, and cholesterol management.
• Educate patients on the use and care of medical devices like blood pressure monitors and glucose meters.
• Compound medications and prepare sterile solutions following established safety protocols.
• Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians and clerks.
• Manage inventory of pharmaceutical and medical supplies appropriately.
• Identify drug-related problems and maintain communication with healthcare providers.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and interns to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications:

• Active North Carolina pharmacist license in hand.
• Experience in retail pharmacy is welcome; training will be provided for retail pharmacists transitioning into long-term care.
• Familiarity with PV1 and PV2 duties.

This position offers an engaging environment to apply clinical and supervisory skills in pharmacy practice. Candidates with a desire to expand their expertise in long-term care pharmacy and patient education should seize this opportunity.

To apply for this contract role with the potential to transition to a permanent position, submit your application promptly.