Consultant Pharmacist - Network HealthCare Pharmacy - Franklin

Caris Healthcare • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

Network HealthCare Pharmacy is a closed-door pharmacy seeking a motivated Consultant Pharmacist to work for our Franklin, TN location. The ideal candidate must reside within South Franklin and Spring Hill, TN and is required to travel to assigned centers in the area. The Consultant Pharmacist provides consultation on all aspects of the provision of pharmacy services in the facility. In collaboration with facility staff, the Consultant Pharmacist helps to identify, communicate, address, and resolve concerns and issues related to the provision of pharmaceutical services. The Consultant Pharmacist performs a comprehensive review of each resident's medication regimen at least monthly. The medication regimen review (MRR) includes evaluating the resident's response to medication therapy to determine that the resident maintains the highest practicable level of functioning and preventing or minimizing adverse consequences related to medication therapy. Findings and recommendations are reported to the Director of Nursing and the attending physician, and if appropriate, the Medical Director and/or the Administrator.

Requirements

• A pharmacist who has graduated from an ACPE Accreditation School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate in Pharmacy.
• Current resident pharmacist license and be in good standing.
• Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• Solid knowledge of health & safety guidelines.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
• Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong professional ethics.
• Solid, dependable and verifiable work history required.
• Self-motivated, team player and enjoy working in harmony with fellow team members.
• Must pass background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Long Term Care Pharmacy facility serving nursing homes, assisted living centers, etc.
• Experience from retail and/or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Working with facility staff on the implementation of pharmaceutical services procedures including evaluating the process of receiving and interpreting prescribers' orders.
• Acquiring, receiving, storing, controlling, reconciling, compounding, dispensing, packaging, labeling, distributing, administering, monitoring responses to, and using and/or disposing of all medications, biologicals, and chemicals.
• Assisting in the identification and evaluation of medication-related issues, including the prevention and reporting of medication errors and the provisions and monitoring the use of medication-related devices.
• Working with the provider pharmacy to establish a system of records and receipt and disposition of all controlled medications to enable an accurate reconciliation.
• Assisting in the accounting, destruction and reconciliation of unused controlled substances and non-controlled substances as required by state and federal law.
• Assisting facility in defining schedules for administering medications to maximize effectiveness and maintain appropriate serum concentrations.
• Assisting in the assessment and improvement in nursing staff medication administration, including infusion therapy and use of medication delivery and testing devices.
• Providing oversight and instruction on pharmacy regulatory compliance issues.
• Helping develop medication-related documentation procedures.
• Assisting in establishing quality assurance and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities regarding the medication use process.
• Serving on facility committees as required including Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
• Reviews the medication regimen of each resident at least monthly.

Benefits

• Outstanding work environment and work location in Franklin, Tennessee.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree