Consultant Pharmacist - PRN
About The Position
Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is seeking a Consultant Pharmacist to join their rapidly growing team. They are reimagining medication management and transforming care by delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. This role offers an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. The Consultant Pharmacist, under the direction of Management, is responsible for evaluating the drug regimens of patients in a nursing home to assure the facility is providing adequate drug therapy and is within the guidelines of Federal and State regulations.
Requirements
- BS/PharmD degree in pharmacy required
- Pharmacist License required
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- 2+ years of related experience, preferably in LTC or high-volume pharmacy
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
- Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
- Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
- Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the drug regimen reviews of patients/clients in the facility, assuring appropriate drug therapy.
- Monitors the compliance of the facility with Federal and State guidelines and notes any irregularities.
- Serves as an information source regarding medication and Federal and State pharmacy regulations.
- Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy and the facility when problems need to be resolved.
- Educates nurses about problem areas within the facility and also in areas of staff interest.
- Attends necessary meetings of the facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team conference.
- Reviews physician orders and evaluates for appropriate action, dosage, potential drug interactions, administration, and stability.
- Assists in training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
- Produces written reports on findings and recommendations for each monthly visit to facilities and provides reports to the Administrator, DON, and where appropriate the medical director/physician.
- Maintains seizure and drug problem notice files.
- Reconciles controlled drugs and audits patient charts.
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
