Pharmacist

Pharmacist Job Locations US-GA-VALDOSTA ID View phone number on click.appcast.io Line of Business Pharmacy Alternatives Position Type PRN Our Company Pharmacy Alternatives Overview PharMerica is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to join our team. PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide. This position will provide the opportunity to grow your pharmaceutical skills under the direct guidance of a state licensed pharmacist while providing essential care to our patients in our closed-door pharmacy. Our organization is in high growth mode, which can provide opportunities for advancement for individuals looking for career progression! Our Benefits Include: Flexible Schedules 401k DailyPay Our team at PharMerica promotes a variety of initiatives designed to enhance the work and personal lives of our employees, celebrate diversity and improve the communities where we work and live. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care, come join our team! *Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days Responsibilities 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 patient/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 and patients/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 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 Performs other tasks as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred One year experience in long-term care Licenses/Certifications: As required by government regulations and business needs Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, oral communication About our Line of Business Pharmacy Alternatives, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr