PRN Pharmacist

It's not just a job. It's a mission.

Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to behavioral health and intellectual & developmental disability populations. The company's pharmacy expertise, optional Medherent technology, and special packaging promote medication adherence.

Altruix provides value-added services that help clients take their medications as prescribed without having to juggle pill bottles, while physicians and staff spend less time managing medications, getting essential information, and dealing with errors.

Altruix customers achieve improved outcomes such as 90% adherence, 40% fewer dollars spent on ER and hospital visits, and dollars spent on ER and hospital visits. For more information, visit altruix.com.

We are seeking a PRN Pharmacist to provide as-needed coverage and support pharmacy operations at our Salisbury, MD location based on business needs. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant review and dispensing of medications while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The PRN Pharmacist will evaluate medication orders, monitor for potential interactions, support decision-making, and collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This position is ideal for a flexible, detail-oriented pharmacist who is comfortable stepping into different workflows and providing reliable support in a dynamic environment.

Compensation for this role ranges from $58.00 to $61.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Main Responsibilities

Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions

Maintains patient database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication

Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team

Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy

• Informs the Pharmacist in Charge of medication related errors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required
• Knowledge of principals related to pharmaceutical preparation and practices
• Licensed Pharmacist listed by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years' experience as a pharmacist, long-term care pharmacy preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, oral communication
• A combination of comprehensive therapeutic knowledge, problem-solving skills, and judgment is necessary
• Ability to work cooperatively with others; comprehension of the current standards of pharmacy practice; and understanding of the challenges of professional pharmacy practice
• Ability to master computer/software applications necessary for completing job tasks as required
• Ability to manage multiple employees and workloads at once and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

• Key Traits for Success
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Adaptable and flexible, able to step into different workflows and environments with ease
• Reliable and responsive for PRN scheduling needs and coverage
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with pharmacy staff and internal teams
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-focused environment
• Professional and composed under pressure, maintaining compliance and operational standards
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support workflow and operational needs as they arise
• Proactive in identifying and escalating issues related to orders, inventory, or processes

Schedule

Your work schedule will be on an as-needed (PRN) basis and will vary based on business needs, operational demands, and site requirements. Hours are not guaranteed, and you will be scheduled to work based on availability and coverage needs. Workdays and hours may fluctuate and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($58.00/hr - $61.00/hr)
• 401(k) program

Altruix is a values driven organization striving to fulfill our mission – to improve the lives of people through exceptional, caring pharmacy services - with HEART.

Hopeful - We believe in the power of the human spirit, that every person matters, and we find a way to say yes.

• Ethical - We do what is right with honesty, integrity, and transparency.
• Accountable - We take ownership of problems, welcome feedback, and seek continuous improvement.
• Respectful - We treat every person with kindness and listen with an open mind.

Team-oriented - We put clients and providers first, act with humility, and work together for the well-being of others.

Benefit summary/EEOC Statement/Drug-Free and testing – Altruix offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision plans through CareFirst (a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan); employer paid long-term disability coverage and life insurance; an employer matched 401K plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local laws. Altruix is a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.