LTC Staff Pharmacist (Per Diem)
Listed compensation
$59-$64/hr
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Job Description
Role Description
As a Staff Pharmacist, you are responsible for the accurate and timely review of medications being processed and dispensed at MMP. We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual with a proven track record, experience, and industry knowledge to scale MMP’s operation and execute our transformation from a regional to a national LTC pharmacy provider.
This position reports to the Pharmacist Supervisor and is critical to the operational success of MMP. The position may require long hours and/or weekend work to fulfill position responsibilities.
Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To)
- Interpret and identify prescription orders
- Verify prescription order entry in the computer system (PV1)
- Perform prospective drug utilization reviews
- Final check (Inspect) dispensed prescription products (PV2)
- Correspond with medical and nursing staff via electronic, fax, and oral communication
- Achieve productivity and quality requirements
- Assist with immunization clinics at community partner facilities as needed
- Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values each day, adheres to MMP Behavior Standard
- Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
- Attends required company meetings
- Completes all required courses in adherence with PRS compliance system
- Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
- All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current, and in good standing, Illinois Pharmacist License
- Long-term care pharmacy experience preferred
- FrameworkLTC knowledge a plus
- Able to multitask and work under deadlines while maintaining a positive and productive demeanor
- Punctual and reliable in all situations
- Track record of proactively tackling issues in a timely and decisive manner
- Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure, adapt to changing dynamics, and find solutions that satisfy multiple stakeholders of the business.
- Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills, ability to effectively communicate
- Professional demeanor and appearance with excellent customer service skills
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate review, processing, and dispensing of medications within a long-term care pharmacy setting. They must also perform drug utilization reviews, conduct final checks on products, and communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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