Staff Pharmacist

JOB PURPOSE\:

Provides pharmaceutical services to patients receiving care in post-acute, long term, or retail settings in a manner that delivers superior patient care and excellent customer service. Monitors and manages the prescription process and daily activities of the closed-door long-term care pharmacy in accordance with company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES\:

· Review prescriptions issued by prescribers to assure accuracy and determine formulas or ingredients needed.

· Evaluate prescriber medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability. Make recommendations for medication therapy changes to prescribers as appropriate.

· Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.

· Document all communication with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

· Take responsibility for accurate intake and efficient fulfillment of prescription orders.

· Obtain, as necessary, and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Pharmacy Services policy.

· Provide and document interim Medication Regimen Reviews for all new admit or readmit patients.

· Implement and document all approved therapeutic substitution medication orders.

· Provide appropriate clinical assessment prior to contacting healthcare center.

· Demonstrate effective and professional leadership skills.

· Document and investigate errors and variances.

· Take ownership and accountability for the successful completion of all pharmacy production duties and achievement of pharmacy location goals.