Pharmacist - Long-Term Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States PharMerica Full time

PharMerica is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Pharmacist in Long-Term Care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy practice and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating physician medication orders, maintaining patient databases, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide clinical and technical support. They will also be responsible for implementing policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and use of drugs and biologicals.

As a member of our team, you will have 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
  • Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication.
  • 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.
  • Detail-oriented; goal-oriented, team player, oral communication.

About PharMerica:

PharMerica is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. We are the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement, and the highest hiring goals in decades.



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