Per Diem Staff Pharmacist | Lorain, Ohio

This per diem pharmacist opportunity focuses on specialty retail pharmacy services for complex patients managing multiple medications daily. The role requires strong communication and patient consultation skills, combined with in-depth knowledge of commonly prescribed drugs. Candidates will work with a population primarily consisting of Medicare/Medicaid and low-income patients, many of whom have low literacy, underscoring the need for patience and empathy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care and consultation to patients managing 8-15 medications daily for complex, chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, and multiple sclerosis.
• Utilize strong disease state management skills to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• Use Pioneer Rx software for prescription processing and patient documentation.
• Deliver compassionate counseling tailored to patients’ literacy and comprehension levels.
• Maintain high standards for patient care, focusing on quality over volume.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Licensed pharmacist with strong retail and/or specialty pharmacy experience.
• Proficient knowledge of top 200-400 retail medications.
• Demonstrated skills in disease state management and patient consultation.
• Ability to communicate complex medication information clearly and patiently to diverse patient populations.
• Specialty retail or specialty pharmacy experience is highly preferred.

Schedule:

• Tuesday, February 3: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday, February 5: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, February 10: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday, February 12: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday, February 13: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Lorain, OH

This position is per diem and ideal for pharmacists passionate about delivering personalized care to patients with complex medication regimens. If you have strong specialty retail experience and thrive in a patient-centered environment, apply now to contribute your expertise in a meaningful way.