Consultant Pharmacist (Part-Time)
Listed compensation
$61-$67/hr
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Job Description
- Part-Time Consultant Pharmacist – PACE | Alpena, MI
- Kalamazoo Long Term Care Pharmacy
- Part time (one day per week) · On site · $61–$67 per hour
- Make a direct impact on older adults in Northern Michigan
Kalamazoo Long Term Care Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Consultant Pharmacist to work on site at the PACE center we support in Alpena. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) helps older adults stay safely in their homes and communities. Medication management is central to that work.
In this role you’ll be the on-site pharmacy expert and a core member of the center’s care team. You’ll have the time and the relationships to make a real difference in participants’ therapy. If you enjoy clinical work, geriatrics and team-based care, and want a predictable part-time schedule, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Perform comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliations for PACE participants, including at enrollment, at care transitions and after hospital stays
- Join care planning meetings and reassessments with the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
- Work with physicians, nurse practitioners and nursing staff to resolve medication issues and support evidence-based prescribing
- Identify polypharmacy, high-risk medications and chances to deprescribe
- Act as the liaison between the center and our pharmacy, resolving refill, delivery and MAR issues in real time
- Oversee on-site medication storage, inventory and emergency supplies
- Teach center staff, participants and caregivers about medications, adherence and ordering processes
Support formulary management, quality improvement and compliance with CMS PACE and Michigan Board of Pharmacy rules
What You Bring
- PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program
- Active, unrestricted Michigan pharmacist license, or eligibility to get one before you start
- Knowledge of CMS PACE and long-term care pharmacy regulations
- Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- The confidence to work independently on site while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
Nice to Have
- Long-term care, PACE or geriatric pharmacy experience
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
- Experience with Framework or MediProcity
Why Join Us
- Meaningful clinical work with a population that benefits greatly from pharmacist involvement
- A consistent part-time schedule of one day per week
- Competitive pay of $61–$67 per hour
- Backing from an experienced long-term care pharmacy team
Apply with us today!
Kalamazoo Long Term Care Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Consultant Pharmacist will perform comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliations while serving as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team. They will also oversee on-site medication storage, provide clinical education to staff and participants, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program and possess an active, unrestricted Michigan pharmacist license. Strong knowledge of CMS PACE and long-term care pharmacy regulations is required, along with the ability to work independently in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Alpena
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $201k
- Median resident rent
- $625/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 11 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.