Pharmacist - Long Term Care

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This is an in person, part time position in Herrin, IL offering 25 hours a week. Shifts are scheduled Monday- Friday, 8am- 6pm. Saturday is on a rotation schedule 830am- 2pm. There is no on-call requirement for this position.

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As a pharmacist for our Long Term Care Pharmacy you will work in an exciting, dynamic and fast paced environment, ensuring the continuation of pharmacy management's goals and objectives within the dispensing pharmacy. This pharmacist will provide routine and emergency comprehensive and accurate drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems to the centers. We are looking for someone who has a phenomenal work ethic to provide outstanding service and to ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer both efficiently and safely.

Position SummaryInstalls best of class strategies in pharmacy management to facilitate the pharmacy's goals and objectives. Applies advanced pharmaceutical knowledge to provide drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for drug distribution systems. Develops methods for continuous improvement, quality, and service.

• Directs daily workflow and operations for teams to achieve production quotas and deliverable deadlines.
• Facilitates processes and procedures to meet requirements for medication storage, stability, and administration.
• Audits appropriateness of therapy through prospective drug utilization review.
• Checks the completion and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders.
• Guides pharmacy compliance with all applicable government regulations.
• Advises senior management of ongoing issues and drives the development of action plans for issue resolution.
• Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
• Ensure accurate entry of orders
• Maintain security of the pharmacy
• Adhere to required delivery schedules
• Verify orders entered by technician staff for accuracy.
• Check for completeness and precision of all new and refill labels and orders.
• Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling.
• Preparation and/or supervision of sterile IV drug products or solutions, if required.
• Assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
• Knowledge of DEA and state law with regards to controlled drug dispensing.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled rotation based on the needs of the business.
• Follow all applicable state and government regulations including HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned (these vary by location).

This pharmacist will be an integral member of the pharmacy team. Your success will be driven by your ability to lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and service. The most successful pharmacists demonstrate excellent customer service skills, as well as the ability to prioritize the workflow. The contributions you will make as a Pharmacist in this role will position CVS Health as a leader within the LTC marketplace.

Must be a licensed pharmacist in the state of Illinois, must be active and in good standing

Long Term Care pharmacy experience

Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified

Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

What We Do

Directly, and through our subsidiaries, Omnicare provides a broad array of pharmacy-related services to long term care facilities and to other customers in the healthcare environment. While senior care has long been an Omnicare specialty, we also serve other targeted populations.

Omnicare, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CVS Health Corporation.

Pay Range

$ $74.87

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual Full time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2024

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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