Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist - Dallas, TX

This opportunity is seeking skilled pharmacists to support long-term care pharmacy services in Dallas, TX, with a focus on patient safety and medication management. The role requires expertise in prescription dispensing, medication consultation, and pharmacy operations to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities include:

• Accepting and accurately dispensing prescription medications
• Monitoring patient medication compliance and identifying improper usage
• Ensuring medicine supplies comply with legal regulations
• Maintaining confidential and precise patient records
• Educating patients on medication usage, side effects, and drug interactions
• Providing additional patient services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure, and cholesterol monitoring
• Training patients on medical device usage, including blood pressure monitors and glucose meters
• Compounding medications and preparing sterile solutions safely
• Supervising pharmacy staff including technicians and clerks
• Managing pharmaceutical and medical inventory efficiently
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to identify and resolve drug-related issues

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid Texas pharmacist license in-hand is required
• Experience in retail pharmacy is acceptable; comprehensive training provided
• Strong communication skills for patient and healthcare team interaction
• Ability to perform supervisory duties within the pharmacy environment
• Commitment to delivering excellent patient-centered care

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm to 12:00 am and/or 11:00 pm to 7:00 am shifts
• Rotating weekend coverage

This is a 9-week contract position with a contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance. Candidates should be available to start as soon as possible.

If you have a passion for pharmaceutical care and a desire to work in a patient-focused setting with opportunities for professional growth, we encourage you to apply today.