Hybrid Long Term Care / Consultant Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position at Medicap Pharmacy LTC Facility

Sign-On Bonus Available with Competitive Compensation!

We are seeking an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our Long-Term Care team at our Medicap Pharmacy LTC facility in Waterloo, IA! This role combines dispensing pharmacy responsibilities with consultant pharmacist services to support optimal medication therapy outcomes and regulatory compliance for long-term care facilities.

Under indirect supervision, the Pharmacist provides a full range of pharmaceutical services including prescription dispensing, clinical medication review, regulatory compliance support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role ensures all services meet professional standards and comply with applicable federal and state laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Dispensing & Operational Responsibilities

• Interprets written prescriptions; evaluates for appropriateness including drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
• Enters prescription and patient data into pharmacy systems and supervises Pharmacy Technicians in preparation and dispensing.
• Verifies accuracy of all prescriptions prior to dispensing.
• Ensures proper billing in compliance with insurance plans, CMS, and applicable regulations.
• Maintains inventory, including ordering medications and ensuring appropriate stock levels without overstocking.
• Maintains perpetual Schedule II inventory and ensures controlled substance compliance.
• Resolves third-party rejections and maintains required daily and weekly reports.
• Follows company procedures for dispensing incidents, including documentation and notification.
• Ensures compliance with all company procedures and federal/state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains working knowledge of pharmacy systems and operations.

Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provides medication counseling to patients, residents, and caregivers to ensure understanding of therapy, goals, and proper medication use.
• Communicates with prescribers and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Conducts Medication Regimen Reviews (MRRs) as required by regulation; identifies, documents, and reports medication-related issues and recommendations to facility staff.
• Evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence.
• Provides disease state education and supports achievement of therapeutic goals.

Consultant & Facility Support Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to resident assessments and care planning.
• Attends and contributes to facility committees including:
• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Pharmacy Services
• Infection Control
• Care Planning
• Assists facilities in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures related to:
• Medication ordering, storage, handling, labeling, administration, and destruction
• Reviews and monitors controlled substance utilization, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Oversees and provides guidance on all aspects of the medication use process including prescribing, dispensing, delivery, administration, and disposal.
• Provides staff education and in-services related to medications and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts exit conferences with facility leadership (Administrator/Director of Nursing) as required.
• Assists facilities with survey preparedness and provides support during regulatory surveys.

Compliance & Quality Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations governing long-term care pharmacy services.
• Identifies trends in medication-related issues and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports company and facility goals related to patient safety, compliance, and quality outcomes.
• Maintains required licensure and continuing education.

General Responsibilities

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Develops professional relationships with patients, facility staff, and colleagues.
• Complies with all security and loss prevention procedures.
• Supports overall company objectives and performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels to partner facilities as needed.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license (state-specific as required).
• 13 years of experience in long-term care, consultant pharmacy, or related setting preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and regulatory understanding of long-term care pharmacy services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and team members.