AboutMary E Scott, RPh, CGP Expertise I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations American Society of Consultant Pharmacists .I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
Expert: Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP Date: 5/15/2008 Subject: Thinking about long-term care realm
Question Hi Mary,
I have been in retail pharmacy since I graduated in 2004, but like yourself, I have burned out way too quickly. I have recently been contacted by a recruiter with a staff pharmacist position in a long-term care pharmacy. I am expecting a paycut obviously, but I was wondering how much of one should I expect. I know money isn't everything, as I know there are aspects of long-term care that make up for the lower salary. But, if I do pursue this further, such as an interview, I want to know what range of salaries I would be negotiating within. I have done numerous searches online, but nothing of value. Any kind of advice/info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Answer Hi,Simon,
There are regional differences in salaries, obviously, but if you have been working at a chain pharmacy, I would guess that you would have to take a cut of about $3-5 dollars per hour.
Depending on the size of the long-term care pharmacy (I assume they are fairly large since they contracted with a recruiter?), their benefits and better hours may make up for it. Hope this helps, and good luck! Feel free to email again if you think of any more questions. Mary
