PHARMACIST CONSULTANT

Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriateReviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly and reports any irregularities to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and the attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendationsDocuments all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family membersMaintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term careWorks cooperatively as a member of a teamMaintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents













Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
• Current license required. Dual license preferred
• One-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred
• Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred
• IV clinical experience preferred
• Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed
• Ability to lift patient charts repetitively
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care
• Understand of formulary management
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  About our Line of Business
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica isone of the nation'slargest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visitwww.pharmerica.com. Follow us onFacebook,Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Salary Range
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  USD $56.00 - $60.00 / Hour
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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