Consultant Pharmacist for Pharmacy Services

Eldercare•Hawkinsville, GA

71d

About The Position

Join us at Eldercare Pharmacy Consulting - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities Performs medication regimen reviews based on a patient's health history to evaluate the appropriateness, safety, benefits, risks, and cost-effectiveness of medication therapy and in compliance with state and federal regulations, and provides written reports of reviews to the center. Recommends alternate treatment options, as well as medication management guidance including drug monitoring, documentation, administration and storage, as applicable. Collaborates in the development and implementation of therapeutic programs with prescribers and nursing staff; monitors therapeutic programs and assesses drug therapy outcomes (i.e. Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Admission and Change in Condition Drug Regimen Reviews (DRRs), etc.). Assists the center in identifying, evaluating, and addressing pharmacy-related concerns and issues that affect patient care, medical care, quality of life, and/or regulatory compliance. Assists in the education and adoption of pharmacy programs and service offerings. Participates in customer meetings and collaborates with pharmacy leadership to meet operational and clinical goals and objectives; assists in center issue identification and resolution. Ensure centers remain compliant and aligned with state and federal regulations as it relates to pharmaceutical services. Collaborates in the development of policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control. Participates in center quality improvement and drug safety initiatives. Provides oversight to the disposition and destruction of drugs and controlled substances at the center as required by state and federal regulations. Provides drug information to nursing staff and conducts periodic in-service training on pharmaceutical products and their uses. Travel overnight as needed. Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties. We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work. Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia. We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people's lives in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Performs medication regimen reviews based on a patient's health history to evaluate the appropriateness, safety, benefits, risks, and cost-effectiveness of medication therapy and in compliance with state and federal regulations, and provides written reports of reviews to the center.
Recommends alternate treatment options, as well as medication management guidance including drug monitoring, documentation, administration and storage, as applicable.
Collaborates in the development and implementation of therapeutic programs with prescribers and nursing staff; monitors therapeutic programs and assesses drug therapy outcomes (i.e. Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Admission and Change in Condition Drug Regimen Reviews (DRRs), etc.).
Assists the center in identifying, evaluating, and addressing pharmacy-related concerns and issues that affect patient care, medical care, quality of life, and/or regulatory compliance.
Assists in the education and adoption of pharmacy programs and service offerings.
Participates in customer meetings and collaborates with pharmacy leadership to meet operational and clinical goals and objectives; assists in center issue identification and resolution.
Ensure centers remain compliant and aligned with state and federal regulations as it relates to pharmaceutical services.
Collaborates in the development of policies and procedures for safe and effective drug therapy, distribution, use, and control.
Participates in center quality improvement and drug safety initiatives.
Provides oversight to the disposition and destruction of drugs and controlled substances at the center as required by state and federal regulations.
Provides drug information to nursing staff and conducts periodic in-service training on pharmaceutical products and their uses.
Travel overnight as needed.
Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.