Consultant Pharmacist (Part-Time)

Kalamazoo Long Term Care Pharmacy • Alpena, MI

3d • $61 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Kalamazoo Long Term Care Pharmacy is looking for a part-time Consultant Pharmacist to work on site at the PACE center we support in Alpena. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) helps older adults stay safely in their homes and communities. Medication management is central to that work. In this role you’ll be the on-site pharmacy expert and a core member of the center’s care team. You’ll have the time and the relationships to make a real difference in participants’ therapy. If you enjoy clinical work, geriatrics and team-based care, and want a predictable part-time schedule, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program
• Active, unrestricted Michigan pharmacist license, or eligibility to get one before you start
• Knowledge of CMS PACE and long-term care pharmacy regulations
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• The confidence to work independently on site while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care, PACE or geriatric pharmacy experience
• Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
• Experience with Framework or MediProcity

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliations for PACE participants, including at enrollment, at care transitions and after hospital stays
• Join care planning meetings and reassessments with the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Work with physicians, nurse practitioners and nursing staff to resolve medication issues and support evidence-based prescribing
• Identify polypharmacy, high-risk medications and chances to deprescribe
• Act as the liaison between the center and our pharmacy, resolving refill, delivery and MAR issues in real time
• Oversee on-site medication storage, inventory and emergency supplies
• Teach center staff, participants and caregivers about medications, adherence and ordering processes
• Support formulary management, quality improvement and compliance with CMS PACE and Michigan Board of Pharmacy rules

Benefits

• Meaningful clinical work with a population that benefits greatly from pharmacist involvement
• A consistent part-time schedule of one day per week
• Competitive pay of $61–$67 per hour
• Backing from an experienced long-term care pharmacy team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level