Consultant Pharmacist
About The Position
Managed Healthcare Pharmacy, a Guardian Pharmacy and member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is seeking a Consultant Pharmacist in Eugene, Oregon. The role evaluates drug regimens for patients in nursing homes to help ensure appropriate drug therapy and compliance with Federal and State regulations. The pharmacist serves as a medication and regulatory resource, works with facilities to resolve problems, and provides education and written recommendations. The position requires up to 90% travel and flexible hours. Guardian describes its services as customized, technology-enabled medication management for healthcare organizations serving seniors and people with complex care needs. The company highlights a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive team environment and locally operated pharmacies with autonomy to tailor services to client needs.
Requirements
- BS or PharmD degree in pharmacy.
- Pharmacist license.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- At least 2 years of related experience; long-term care or high-volume pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Advanced computer skills and experience with a pharmacy operations system.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Quality-minded approach, including seeking out errors and asking questions when information appears inaccurate.
- Ability to travel up to 90%.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care or high-volume pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient/client drug regimen reviews in facilities and assure appropriate drug therapy.
- Monitor facilities’ compliance with Federal and State guidelines and note irregularities.
- Serve as an information source on medications and Federal and State pharmacy regulations.
- Act as a liaison between the pharmacy and facilities to resolve problems.
- Educate nurses about facility problem areas and topics of staff interest.
- Attend necessary facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Review physician orders and evaluate appropriate action, dosage, potential interactions, administration, and stability.
- Assist with training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
- Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for monthly facility visits and provide them to the Administrator, DON, and, when appropriate, the medical director or physician.
- Maintain seizure and drug problem notice files.
- Reconcile controlled drugs and audit patient charts.
- Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Guardian Angels employee assistance fund
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Vacation benefits based on years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
