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Guardian Pharmacy Services Management, LLC
Consultant Pharmacist - PRN
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What they do
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.
$124,771 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Pink Hill, North Carolina, United States of America | Kernersville, North Carolina, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Pink Hill, North Carolina . Why Southern Pharmacy Services? We're reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are and What We're About:
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you. Under the direction of Management, responsible for evaluating the drug regimens of patients in a nursing home to assure the facility is providing adequate drug therapy and is within the guidelines of Federal and State regulations.Attributes Required:
- Work Ethic/Integrity
- must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Leadership
- ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
- Relational
- ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "trusted advisor"
- Strategy and Planning
- ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving
- ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented
- ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members Essential job functions (include the following):
- Evaluates the drug regimen reviews of patients/clients in the facility, assuring appropriate drug therapy.
- Monitors the compliance of the facility with Federal and State guidelines and notes any irregularities.
- Serves as an information source regarding medication and Federal and State pharmacy regulations.
- Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy and the facility when problems need to be resolved.
- Educates nurses about problem areas within the facility and also in areas of staff interest.
- Attends necessary meetings of the facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team conference.
- Reviews physician orders and evaluates for appropriate action, dosage, potential drug interactions, administration, and stability.
- Assists in training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
- Produces written reports on findings and recommendations for each monthly visit to facilities and provides reports to the Administrator, DON, and where appropriate the medical director/physician.
- Maintains seizure and drug problem notice files.
- Reconciles controlled drugs and audits patient charts.
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed Education and/or
Certifications:
- BS/PharmD degree in pharmacy required
- Pharmacist License required
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2+ years of related experience, preferably in LTC or high-volume pharmacy
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Work Environment:
- Requires up to 90% travel
- Ability to work flexible hours