Staff Pharmacist

PruittHealth•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

Provides pharmaceutical services to patients receiving care in post-acute, long-term, or retail settings, with a focus on superior 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 pharmacist reviews and evaluates prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, interactions, administration route, and stability; supports medication management and therapeutic substitutions; collaborates with healthcare professionals; and documents communications, reviews, errors, and variances. The role also oversees accurate prescription intake and fulfillment, required regulatory documentation, clinical assessment, and successful completion of 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 required formulas or ingredients.
Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration, and stability; recommend medication 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 intake and efficient fulfillment of prescription orders.
Obtain and maintain documentation required by federal and state regulators 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.
Perform appropriate clinical assessment before contacting a healthcare center.
Demonstrate effective and professional leadership skills.
Document and investigate errors and variances.
Take accountability for completing pharmacy production duties and achieving pharmacy location goals.