Staff Pharmacist
About The Position
Provides pharmaceutical services to patients receiving care in post-acute, long-term, or retail settings, delivering patient care and customer service. Monitors and manages the prescription process and daily activities of a closed-door long-term care pharmacy in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The role reviews and evaluates prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and clinical appropriateness, works with prescribers and the healthcare team, documents communications and required reviews, supports efficient prescription fulfillment, and takes accountability for pharmacy production duties and location goals.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Current licensure in the state of practice.
- Experience in patient care and medication management, drug therapy monitoring, drug and medical supply procurement, inventory control management, and performance improvement.
- Ability to clearly communicate medication information to professional practitioners and the general public.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review prescriptions issued by prescribers for accuracy and determine the formulas or ingredients needed.
- Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration, and stability; recommend therapy changes to prescribers when appropriate.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support.
- Document communications with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
- Ensure accurate prescription intake and efficient order fulfillment.
- Obtain and maintain documentation required by regulatory agencies and Pharmacy Services policy.
- Provide and document interim Medication Regimen Reviews for new admit or readmit patients.
- Implement and document approved therapeutic substitution medication orders.
- Complete appropriate clinical assessment before contacting a healthcare center.
- Demonstrate professional leadership skills.
- Document and investigate errors and variances.
- Take ownership of pharmacy production duties and achievement of pharmacy location goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
