Consultant Pharmacist

AdamsPlace•Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Network HealthCare Pharmacy in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a motivated Consultant Pharmacist. Applicants must reside in Columbia, South Carolina, or the surrounding area to the south. The Consultant Pharmacist advises on all aspects of pharmacy services at the facility and works with facility staff to identify, communicate, address, and resolve concerns about pharmaceutical services. The role includes conducting a comprehensive medication regimen review (MRR) for each resident at least monthly, evaluating medication response to help maintain the highest practicable level of functioning and prevent or minimize adverse consequences. Findings and recommendations are reported to the Director of Nursing and attending physician, and, when appropriate, to the Medical Director and/or Administrator. Network HealthCare Pharmacy is part of National HealthCare Corporation, described in the posting as one of the largest long-term care companies in the USA.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
Current resident pharmacist license in good standing.
Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist.
Solid knowledge of health and safety guidelines.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
Strong professional ethics.
Solid, dependable, and verifiable work history.
Must pass a background check and drug testing.
Must reside in Columbia, South Carolina, or the surrounding area to the south.

Responsibilities

Work with facility staff to implement pharmaceutical services procedures, including evaluating processes for receiving and interpreting prescribers’ orders and handling medications, biologicals, and chemicals.
Assist with identifying and evaluating medication-related issues, preventing and reporting medication errors, and providing and monitoring medication-related devices.
Work with the provider pharmacy to establish records and processes for receiving and disposing of controlled medications; verify records and accounts, and assist with accounting for, destroying, and reconciling unused controlled and non-controlled substances as required by state and federal law.
Help establish medication administration schedules that maximize effectiveness, maintain appropriate serum concentrations, avoid potential interactions, and consider residents’ choices when possible.
Assist with assessing and improving nursing staff medication administration, including infusion therapy and use of medication delivery and testing devices, through medication pass observation and medication record reviews.
Provide oversight and instruction on pharmacy regulatory compliance.
Help develop medication-related documentation procedures.
Assist in establishing quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities for medication prescribing, dispensing, storing, administering, and monitoring.
Serve on facility committees as required, including Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
Review each resident’s medication regimen at least monthly.