PRN Pharmacist

Westminster Communities of Florida • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Longevity Scripts is seeking to fill a PRN Pharmacist for our Orlando
location.  This position will evaluate physician medication orders for
appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration
and stability. This role must be available on nights and weekends (5pm-11pm).
EOE, DFWP - We honor those who serve.

Essential Functions:

This position will make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and
facility staff.  Works with patient medical information to conduct Drug
Utilization Review (DUR) on all prescriptions and review clinical edits to
ensure there is no adverse drug interaction.   Maintains patient/resident
database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate
clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including
over-the-counter and home remedies).  Works with appropriate pharmacy technician
in reconciling Controlled Substances Log(s) with inventory on hand and
prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations. Provides
clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns
initiated by internal (Technicians, Nursing Staff) and external (Directors of
Nursing, Administrators) customers.  Documents all communication with
physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents
and their family members in the medical record.  Schedule may include weekend
and/or nights.

Minimum qualifications include a Doctorate of Pharmacy. One - three years LTC
Pharmacy experience. Current licensure in the State of Florida. IV clinical
experience preferred.  Strong organizational skills including the ability to
prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

PRN staff must work at least 1 shift per month.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]

Requirements

• Doctorate of Pharmacy
• One - three years LTC Pharmacy experience
• Current licensure in the State of Florida
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Must work at least 1 shift per month

Nice To Haves

• IV clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability
• Make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff
• Conduct Drug Utilization Review (DUR) on all prescriptions and review clinical edits to ensure there is no adverse drug interaction
• Maintain patient/resident database
• Reconcile Controlled Substances Log(s) with inventory on hand and prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations
• Provide clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal and external customers
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees