PHARMACIST CONSULTANT

PharMerica • San Rafael, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care come join our team and apply today!

This position is not remote. Requires 25% travel.

An Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (ie. APhA) is required

Responsibilities

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 appropriate.
Reviews 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 recommendations.
Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members.
Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.
Works cooperatively as a member of a team.
Maintains 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.
Understanding 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 is one of the nation's largest 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 visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.