Staff Pharmacist LTC

Description

Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy in Owatonna, MN is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Full-time (35-40 hours/week) candidate.
• Schedule would include working 4 days/week with varying hours between 7:45am - 6:00pm.
  • Rotating weekend every 7th weekend.
  • Would be on-call 1 night every other week and the weekend you work.
• Benefits include: Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match & profit sharing program!

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Qualifications:

Required:

o Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy

o Licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of Minnesota

Preferred:

o Experience in geriatric pharmacy or long-term care setting


o Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.


o Ability to handle a high stress environment

Job Description: The Sterling Long-Term Care Pharmacist is a healthcare professional responsible for managing medications for residents of long-term care communities such as nursing homes, assisted living and rehabilitation centers, ensuring proper drug therapy by reviewing prescriptions, identifying potential drug interactions, and collaborating closely with other healthcare providers to optimize patient care within the facility.


Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Accurately fill prescriptions, review medication orders for appropriateness, and check for potential drug interactions based on current medication list and allergy list.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and nurses to discuss medication regimens, dosage adjustments, and potential side effects, providing expert advice on drug therapy management.
• Provide education to nursing staff about resident medications, including proper administration.
• Verify and update resident medication lists upon admission and transfer to ensure accurate medication management.
• Ensure adherence to all federal and state regulations as well as pharmacy policies, procedures, including proper storage, handling, and documentation of medications.
• Assist in training of staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff in day-to-day activities.
• Displays high level of professionalism (competence, integrity, respect, ethical).
• Displays a strong work ethic (punctual, focused, self-starter, takes responsibility).
• Displays excellent time management skills by identifying and efficiently working on the most important tasks first.
• Demonstrates the ability to investigate and resolve customer/facility complaints in the absence of the manager.
• Assist in the management of drug inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment.
• Communicate with the pharmacy manager on a regular basis.
• Excellent computer operating skills. Displays proficiency in required software.
• Participate in the development of new programs and services for pharmacists which improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and quality assurance program within the pharmacy.

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems.
• Comply to all Astrup Companies' policies and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask.
• Be focused and disciplined.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis.
• Display strong customer service skills
• Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization.
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements and Work Demands:

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weighted objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week and occasionally more.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to calls in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours.
• In a typical day, the candidate can spend 2-4 hours on the telephone.

Working Environment:

• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as working with hazardous chemicals.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/pharmacy work environment.