Consultant Pharmacist

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Servicesis seeking a Consultant Pharmacist to join its Radius Living Rx team. The Consultant Pharmacist collaborates directly with the Director of Clinical Services and Radius client facilities to enhance patient health by ensuring optimized medication regimens. This role completes drug regimen reviews, provides subject matter expertise to facilities, patients, and families, identifies and addresses areas for improvement, and assists facilities with compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Staff Pharmacist reports to the Director of Clinical Services. Radius Living Rx is a long-term care pharmacy serving residents in partner communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our pharmacists, technicians, and support staff work closely with facility care teams and prescribers, so the work stays close to the people it's for. We’re building a team that wants pharmacy practice grounded in that relationship: careful medication management, direct communication with facility staff, and a genuine stake in how residents are doing. Responsibilities Perform medication drug regimen reviews as outlined by regulation or contract for facility type, and provide written reports of these reviews. Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers in managing medication therapy to ensure patient needs are met, providing recommendations to optimize pharmacotherapy. Participate in client QAPI meetings, antibiotic stewardship meetings, and psychoactive therapy meetings. Maintain accurate documentation of clinical interventions and consultations. Support clinical initiatives in the long term care space, including chronic care management, comprehensive medication reviews, and other medication management services. Support facilities in remaining compliant and aligned with federal regulations. Educate facility staff on medication related topics and best practices, including in-service training activities related to medication administration and medication therapy. Demonstrate good stewardship of available resources. Assist in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment, supplies, work areas, and facilities; obtain supplies and equipment as needed. Promote continuous self-development and growth. Maintain current knowledge of community resources and organization and industry policies and practices. Use discretion and independent judgment to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and decision making. Support the integration of Christian Culture through communication and education systems. Other areas as identified to support aligned goal setting and achievement as driven by the Director of Clinical Services. Qualifications B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree required. Active pharmacist license in the State of Minnesota; Wisconsin licensure preferred. Three years of experience in long term care pharmacy practice preferred. Ability to visit long term care facilities across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Valid U.S. driver license required. Strong clinical knowledge and excellent customer service and communication skills. Proficiency with standard email and Microsoft products. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies. Pay Range The estimated starting pay range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change. Benefits Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week: Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans Life insurance (AD&D) Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match Holiday pay and extended sick Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week: Vision insurance Voluntary short-term & long-term disability Accident & hospitalization coverage Education assistance programs All employees: Accrue PTO (Paid time off) Same-day pay Employee assistance program (EAP) College partnership educational discounts Access to Learn to Live Resources About PHS Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organizationprovidinga broad array of high-quality housing choices,careand services options for older adults. Some8,000employees serve more than41,800 older adults through 60PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota,Iowaand Wisconsin, and through Optage®home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposefullivingandthe overallwell-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation. PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Homes & Services