Pharmacist Consultant

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!

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
• Current license required. Dual license preferred.
• One year experience in acute, long-term care, or home health preferred.
• Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred
• IV clinical experience preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed
• Ability to lift patient charts repetitively.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care.
• Understand of formulary management.