Staff Pharmacist - Long Term Care

Overview

Guardian Pharmacy of Utah, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why Guardian Pharmacy of Utah? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

• Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Salary: $133,120
• Additional compensation for on-call coverage
• Collaborative work environment focused on quality patient care

Ensure all prescriptions are filled according to order and regulations, accurately and in a timely manner and proper packaging according to facility.

• Work Ethic/Integrity – intrinsic drive to excel with values aligned to the company philosophy
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become a “trusted advisor”
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

• Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
• Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly
• Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients  allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
• Interpret prescription orders, exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, considering patient safety and legal limitations
• Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding
• Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed
• Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
• Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par
• On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
• Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
• Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
• Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance
• Log all error medication occurrences
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

• Bachelor s Degree (Pharmacy) or Pharm
  
  D. required
• State Pharmacist License required without restrictions

• 1+ years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
• Medical consulting experience preferred

• Ability to work flexible hours

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

The Guardian Difference:
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” Guardian pharmacies are locally operated and empowered to tailor their services to meet clients’ needs. Guardian corporate offices provide support services to promote the success of each location. Guardian encourages innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to stay competitive in today’s dynamic environment. Guardian is dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.