Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Pharmacist

Job Description

Provides pharmaceutical services to long-term care and institutionalized patients in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety.

Participates in and oversees the dispensing of medication in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.

Make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.

• Maintain 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).
• Ensure that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, and patients / residents and their family members in the medical record.
• Implement policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• Obtain and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Inform the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.
• Assist facility / agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering, and disposing of drugs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Current license in the state of practice - Active / Valid Virginia Pharmacist License
• 1+ year of pharmacy experience
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PharmD preferred
• One year of experience in long-term care preferred
• Experience with data entry, health care, retail pharmacy, customer service, prior authorization, compounding, fulfillment, therapeutic, pharmacy management, and insurance
• Candidates must pass an 8 Panel Drug Screen and a 7 Year County / Federal Back Ground Check
• E-Verify is required
• All resources must be screened against lists of Ineligible Persons on the OIG / GSA sites (Office Inspector General / General Services Administration)
• Temporary Form must be completed and sent back to MSP
• Appropriate Registrations / Licenses / Certifications (specific to position)
• Online training must be completed prior to start

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