Staff Pharmacist

Job Details

Job Location

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Illinois, LLC - Des Plaines, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$60.00 - $64.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Night Shift

Job Category

Pharmaceutical

Description

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 Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational duties associated with the dispensing of prescription medication as required to meet the needs of a long-term / post-acute care pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist must adhere to the company's quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, as well as the State and Federal guidelines.

Evening (2pm-10 : 30pm)

Mid (12pm-8 : 30pm)

IV Specialist Pharmacist (9am-5pm)

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Verification for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all medication packaging and labeling including emergency drug kits and IV medications
• Maintain resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including OTC and home remedies)
• Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs
• Work with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances perpetual inventory as required by management for compliance with state and federal regulations
• Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal staff and external customers
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients / residents and their family members in the medical record
• Preparation and / or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during rotation and as required by management
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs
• Responsible for the flow of work 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 :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

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 :

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

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