Pharmacist – Long Term Care (Houston, TX)

About the role

PharMerica is seeking a full‑time Pharmacist to join its closed‑door pharmacy team in Houston, Texas. You will work in a non‑retail setting supporting long‑term care and senior‑living facilities, ensuring safe and effective medication management for residents.

Key responsibilities

• Review physician medication orders for appropriateness, dosage, interactions, and route of administration.
• Provide clinical recommendations and medication therapy optimizations to physicians and healthcare staff.
• Maintain up‑to‑date resident medication profiles, including prescription, OTC, and home remedies.
• Order, review, and communicate laboratory tests required for high‑risk medication monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver clinical support.
• Document all communications, interventions, and education in the medical record.
• Enforce policies for safe handling, dispensing, and oversight of medications.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (CMS, DEA, FDA) and report medication‑related errors.
• Educate staff on safe medication practices and perform additional pharmacy tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred.
• Current, valid pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience in long‑term care pharmacy preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and effective written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Knowledge of drug therapy guidelines and medication safety practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (CMS, DEA, FDA).
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.

What we offer

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan and paid time off.
• Shift differentials, DailyPay, and pet insurance.
• Tuition discounts, reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.