A Long-Term Care Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a long-term care facility or pharmacy. May be directly involved in patient care, working with physicians and healthcare workers to manage the long-term health of the patients in the facility.
Overnight Pharmacist- 7on/7 off PruittHealth - 2.7 Norcross, GA Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Registered Pharmacist (RPh) Direct patient care Ordering medications Healthcare practice inventory management Licensed Pharmacist (State-Specific) Licensed Pharmacist Performance Improvement (PI) Pharmacy operations Patient education Full Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Provides pharmaceutical services to patients receiving care in post-acute, long term, or retail settings in a manner that delivers superior patient care and excellent customer service. Monitors and manages the prescription process and daily activities of the closed-door long-term care pharmacy in accordance with company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
Schedule:
This position is a 7-on/7- off schedule, providing a consistent rotation of one week on and one week off.
Wednesday and Thursday:
9p-7a, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7p-7a, Monday and Tuesday 9p-7a
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas or ingredients needed. Evaluate prescriber medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability. Make recommendations for medication therapy changes to prescribers as appropriate. Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed. Document all communication with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Take responsibility for accurate intake and efficient fulfillment of prescription orders. Obtain, as necessary, and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Pharmacy Services policy. Provide and document interim Medication Regimen Reviews for all new admit or readmit patients. Implement and document all approved therapeutic substitution medication orders. Provide appropriate clinical assessment prior to contacting healthcare center. Demonstrate effective and professional leadership skills. Document and investigate errors and variances. Take ownership and accountability for the successful completion of all pharmacy production duties and achievement of pharmacy location goals.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. Current licensure in the state of practice. Long-term care pharmacy experience preferred. 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. Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you! to get started at PruittHealth! As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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