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Consultant Pharmacist

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Location:
Jefferson City, MO (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Pharmaceutical
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Job Type:
Pharmaceutical
Experience:
Not Specified
Post Date:
11/1/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
612525
Description
Created from the merger of two of the most trusted names in the pharmaceutical industry - PharMerica Long-Term Care and Kindred Pharmacy Services - the excitement is growing about PharMerica Corporation.  And it's easy to see why.  Value, trust and performance are the foundation of our relationships with our customers and our employees.

PharMerica - Clinical Operations is recruiting a Full-time Consultant Pharmacist to service skilled nursing facilities in the Southern and Central areas of Missouri.  A successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical services to long term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. Will manage appropriate drug therapy and review of patient medical charts in accordance with federal and state regulations and PharMerica policy.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.
  • 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 a team.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
  • Current Pharmacist licensure in the state of Missouri
  • One year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred
  • Familiarity with LTC regulations, good communication, writing and computer skills

Interested candidates please apply online at www. pharmerica.com

For more information, please contact:

Lindsey Brown

LTC Pharmacy Recruiter

Lindsey.Brown@PharMerica.com

 

 

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