Staff Pharmacist

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Independent long term care pharmacy (no retail) seeking qualified staff pharmacist - PIC(Depending on experience) for full time position. Very competitive compensation package available. Please e-mail for more details. See job description below.

Summary:

Provides pharmaceutical services to assisted living residents in a manner that maximizes quality and resident safety. Participates in and oversees the dispensing of medication in accordance with federal and state regulations and Serviam Pharmacy policy.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy.

Licenses/Certification: Current and active pharmacist license in the State of Iowa.

Experience: One year experience in long-term care preferred.

Essential Functions:

Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.

Maintains 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).

Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.

Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team, residents and their family members in the medical record.

Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.

Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Serviam Pharmacy policy.

Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors.

Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Performs other tasks assigned.

Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for assisted living residents.

Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.