Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented pharmacist to join our team. The ideal candidate will evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness, make therapy recommendations, and maintain patient databases. The pharmacist will collaborate with the healthcare team to provide both clinical and technical support, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
• Make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
• Maintain patient/resident database, including current and past medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medications.
• Ensure appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare team members, patients, and their family members in the medical record.
• Implement policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• Obtain and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy.
• Inform the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.
• Assist facility/agency staff with procedures related to the safe and effective procurement, maintenance, administration, and disposal of drugs.

Essential Skills

• PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year experience in long-term care.
• Pennsylvania license required.
• Experience with medication refills, inventory management, and data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Will consider candidates with a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and relevant experience.
• Experience working in a long-term care facility is advantageous.

Work Environment

The position is in a closed-door pharmacy that is fast-paced and high-volume. The shift is overnight from 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM, and flexibility for weekends is required. This role offers the opportunity to work in a 503B closed-door pharmacy that supports long-term care facilities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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