Therapeutic Interchange Pharmacist at Polaris Pharmacy Services

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Expertise, Medication Therapy Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Customer Service Skills, Time Management Skills, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Framework LTC, IV Drug Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Teamwork, Flexibility

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ft Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Night Shift Job Category: Pharmaceutical WHO WE ARE At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we’re more than a pharmacy — we’re a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we’re raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support. Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job — we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us. JOB SUMMARY: The Therapeutic Interchange Pharmacist is responsible for providing day-to-day clinical operational needs with the interchange and dispensing of prescription medication as required in meeting the needs and requirements of a long-term care pharmacy, adheres to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, state and federal guidelines. SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (3:30pm - 12am) with rotating weekends (10:30am - 7pm) DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide clinical expertise by addressing drug-related inquiries from internal staff and external customers, supporting formulary initiatives, and executing utilization management tools like prior authorization programs and drug utilization reviews. Offer clinical consultations via phone, email, or dashboard to prescribers and nursing staff, optimizing medication therapy and deprescribing when appropriate. Verify the completeness and accuracy of new and refill labels, ensuring correct medication packaging and labeling, including emergency drug kits and IV medications. Maintain a resident database with current and past medical history, relevant clinical data, and concurrent medications, including OTC and home remedies. Prepare and/or supervise all sterile IV drug products or solutions and provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed. Adhere to applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs, ensuring effective workflow and appropriate outcomes. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays Experience using Framework LTC Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language. Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meet deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the State of practice required Management experience preferred Bachelor’s degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy Experience using Framework LTC Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience in LTC, PBM, MTM, acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a clinical pharmacist preferred (not required). Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy is a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk May be necessary to work extended hours as needed May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days. Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses. Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility. Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business. BENEFITS for full time Employees Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs) Company Paid Life insurance Short-term and Long-term disability insurance Tuition reimbursement Personal Time Off (PTO) Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises Career growth potential Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines Employee referral bonus program

Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Interchange Pharmacist is responsible for the clinical operational needs related to the interchange and dispensing of prescription medications. This includes providing clinical expertise, verifying medication accuracy, and maintaining resident databases.