Consultant Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Managed Healthcare Pharmacy, a Guardian Pharmacy, is hiring a Consultant Pharmacist in Eugene, Oregon. Under management direction, this role evaluates drug regimens for patients in nursing homes to ensure adequate drug therapy and compliance with federal and state regulations. The pharmacist advises facilities on medication and pharmacy regulations, supports safe and appropriate medication use, and helps resolve issues between the pharmacy and care facilities. The role requires up to 90% travel and flexible hours.

Requirements

BS or PharmD degree in pharmacy.
Pharmacist license.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
At least 2 years of related experience.
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 meeting strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including proactively identifying errors and investigating apparent inaccuracies.
Work ethic and integrity aligned with the company’s philosophy.
Leadership skills, including the ability to lead project teams to deadlines while maintaining a team orientation.
Ability to build relationships with business unit management and serve as a trusted advisor.
Strategic planning, time-management, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in long-term care (LTC) or a high-volume pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ and clients’ drug regimens at facilities and ensure appropriate drug therapy.
Monitor facility compliance with federal and state guidelines and note irregularities.
Serve as an information source on medication 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 required facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Review physician orders for appropriate action, dosage, potential interactions, administration, and stability.
Assist in training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
Prepare written findings and recommendations for each monthly facility visit and provide reports to the Administrator, Director of Nursing, 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 coverage 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 & Dismemberment coverage.
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 (EAP).
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.