Therapeutic Interchange Pharmacist

Polaris Pharmacy Services•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Therapeutic Interchange Pharmacist is responsible for providing day-to-day clinical operational needs with the interchange and dispensing of prescription medication as required in meeting the needs and requirements of a long-term care pharmacy, adheres to the company’s quality and customer service standards, policies and procedures, state and federal guidelines. SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (3:30pm - 12am) with rotating weekends (10:30am - 7pm)

Requirements

Perform accurately and efficiently when dispensing prescription medications
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays
Experience using Framework LTC
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills with English as the primary language.
Ability to work independently as well as working in a team environment, meet deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible, work under pressure with multiple tasks. Must have strong organizational, customer service, and time management skills, ability to problem solve.
Current Pharmacist license active and in good standing in the State of practice required
Bachelor’s degree or Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
Experience using Framework LTC
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience in LTC, PBM, MTM, acute-care setting or one (1) year experience as a clinical pharmacist preferred (not required).

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred
Experience and knowledge base of intravenous admixtures services and intravenous therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise by addressing drug-related inquiries from internal staff and external customers, supporting formulary initiatives, and executing utilization management tools like prior authorization programs and drug utilization reviews.
Offer clinical consultations via phone, email, or dashboard to prescribers and nursing staff, optimizing medication therapy and deprescribing when appropriate.
Verify the completeness and accuracy of new and refill labels, ensuring correct medication packaging and labeling, including emergency drug kits and IV medications.
Maintain a resident database with current and past medical history, relevant clinical data, and concurrent medications, including OTC and home remedies.
Prepare and/or supervise all sterile IV drug products or solutions and provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.
Adhere to applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs, ensuring effective workflow and appropriate outcomes.