Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring PRN Pharmacists in Asheville, NC!

Are you a licensed Pharmacist looking for flexibility while making a meaningful impact on patient care? We're seeking a PRN Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team in Asheville, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists who enjoy a collaborative environment, value work-life balance, and are passionate about delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care.

In this role, you'll work alongside an experienced team dedicated to ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication services for patients. Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule or maintain flexibility in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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 facility 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).
• 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 procurement, storage, administration, and disposal of medications and biologicals.
• 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 facility/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