LTC PharmacistLTC Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

LTC Staff Pharmacist dispenses prescribed drugs in a LTC environment. Also responsible for transferring prescriptions, handling incoming physician calls, logging data into the computer, and Drug Utilization Review. Requires a bachelor’s degree and/or an advanced degree in pharmacy and is licensed to practice in Wisconsin. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Essential Functions of the Job:
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 appropriate. Works with patient medical information to conduct Drug Utilization Review (DUR) on all prescriptions and review clinical edits to ensure there is no adverse drug interaction.
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). Works with appropriate pharmacy technician in reconciling Controlled Substances Log(s) with inventory on hand and prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations.
Works with Chief RPh to ensure that implementation of cost containment strategies (Pre-Pack,Cycle-Fill, etc.) occurs on all dispensing and procurement activities.
Provides clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions and concerns initiated by internal (Technicians, Nursing Staff) and external (Directors of Nursing, Administrators) customers.
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.
Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and MD Group LLC policy.
Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.
Ensures all orders are filled in accordance to Federal and State Long Term Care Pharmacy regulations
Accurately prepares medications for final dispensing to the patient, including order verification, packaging, and final verification
Maintains contingency boxes, controlled contingency boxes, and IV contingency for all Skilled Nursing Facilities
Manages IV medications for residents by collaborating with infusion pharmacy and facility
May provide LTC Consulting for SNF and CBRFs
Works with technical staff to provide strip packaging through automated dispensing with TCG machine/Inspect Rx.
Works with technical staff to provide blister packaging to LTC facilities
Provides site med cart inspections at LTC facilities
Provides annual Influenza clinics at LTC facilities
Provide excellent customer service

Non-Essential Functions of the Job:
Other duties/responsibilities as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Leadership role in the department includes, but is not limited to:
Responsible to supervise all pharmacy technicians and billing department in the absence of managing pharmacist.

Supervisory Controls
Level of supervisory oversight and guidance is:
Position is self-directing in all essential functions.
Performance standards used to measure success in the employee’s performance of the functions of this job description will be determined by the supervisor.
All major issues, policy changes and recommendations are cleared first with the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
1 year experience in a retail pharmacy environment preferred.
Current/clear Wisconsin Pharmacist licensure.

Skills:
Knowledgeable and interested in proactive health care.
Knowledgeable and interested in nutraceuticals.
Computer skills in MS Office Suite of products, RX30 and/or Pioneer preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication skills including team leadership, problem and conflict resolution, training development and listening.
Action-oriented ability to identify and implement solutions.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects.
Ability to work under pressure and strict timeframes.
Highly developed work ethic and highly customer oriented

Attributes:
Motivated
Detail-Oriented
Excellent People Skills
Technical Skills
Team Player

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. See all physical/environmental sheet attached.

Provided:
Computer
Software Program
Basic Office Supplies
Telephone
Friendly and knowledgeable work environment

Expected:
To maintain and actively practice proper business ethics and follow pharmacy laws
Abide by all Hometown Pharmacy Employee Standards of Conduct
During the course of business, an employee holding this position may have access to customer medical records, employment files and other information essential to our continued business success and must be maintained in a confidential manner.
Satisfactorily complete training and continuing education provided by Hometown Pharmacies

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. See also the physical /environmental sheet attached.

Ability to stand for duration of shift
Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds