Consultant Pharmacist - Part Time

Job Description - Consultant Pharmacist - Part Time (2606315) Description Part Time Consultant Pharmacist for Florida Pan Handle Area. The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical services to long-term and assisted living care residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. The clinical pharmacist will manage appropriate drug therapy and review of patient medical charts in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy. The clinical pharmacist travels from home to service long-term and assisted living care facilities. The clinical pharmacist will be provided a laptop computer, printer, office supplies, and travel reimbursement. New grads encouraged to apply. Job Purpose The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical services to long-term and assisted living care residents, maximizing quality and patient safety. The clinical pharmacist will manage appropriate drug therapy and review patient medical charts in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy. Key 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 indicated and 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. Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the healthcare team. Knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents. Completes monthly or more frequent drug regimen reviews, medication room/cart inspections, medication-pass observations, and educational programs. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Works as a pharmacy subject matter expert. Develops and presents pharmacy reporting to various internal and external audiences including client-specific pharmacy experience/trend reporting. Works with pharmacy sales to identify new business opportunities. Knows, understands, and communicates pharmacy-related marketplace topics and issues for unique/varied audiences. The clinical pharmacist must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as excellent analytical, problem solving, and time management skills. Minimum Education Required PharmD and Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist preferred, but not required. Minimum Experience Required Recent grads encouraged to apply. Minimum Licensure/Certification Required by Law Registered Pharmacist in state of practice. Additional Qualifications Long-term care experience preferred, but not required. 1 year of long-term care pharmacy practice a plus. Willingness to travel up to 80%. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr