Clinical Director of a LTC Pharmacy

Medwiz Pharmacy is a leading providers of long-term care pharmacy services. We are actively seeking people like you - passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

Join the Medwiz of New Jersey Pharmacy team as the Clinical Pharmacy Director where you will establish drug usage and quality specifications, promote effective drug therapy and performance standards, plan and organize pharmacy policies and procedures and support regulatory compliance.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
• Minimum of 3 years practicing as a pharmacist in acute or LTC preferred
• Current New Jersey license required
• PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy residency and BCGP preferred 
• Experience with formulary management and medication cost analysis 
• Clinical experience in acute or post-acute/long term care preferred
• Familiarity with the State Operations Manual and Drug Regimen Review procedures preferred
• Experience with account management and customer engagement 
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to give presentations in a professional setting 
• Detail and goal oriented, team player with focus on positive culture

Duties:

Assumes responsibility for effective pharmacy services within Medwiz Pharmacy’s  contracted long term care facilities. 

Ensures facilities remain compliant with federal and state regulations 

Ensures facilities comply with Medwiz Pharmacy policies and procedures 

Conducts medication regimen reviews and evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and positive clinical outcomes. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to physicians and facility staff as indicated 

Maintains patient/resident database to include medication history and appropriate clinical data, including psychotropic medication changes and gradual dose reductions 

Assists facility with tracking and accountability of controlled substances 

Participates in QAPI, medical staff, antibiotic stewardship, psychotropic monitoring, P and T committee and cost containment meetings at each facility as needed. 

Composes and Submits written reports where applicable in a timely manner

Participates in other meetings at the facility as needed. 

Provides drug information and addresses clinical and regulatory questions of facility staff

Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical support as needed. 

Actively participates in facility formulary management and streamlines out of pocket medication expenses 

Promotes the clinical pharmacy development of facility staff through clinical leadership and education and competency training. 

Supports facilities during state and federal surveys to reduce the potential for medication-related citations 

Assists with post survey plans of correction to ensure compliance when necessary 

Observes medication administration by nursing staff, monitor for medication errors, perform medication cart and storage area audits and provide written report of findings. 

Acts as a liaison between facility nursing staff and pharmacy management to communicate facility needs and ensure pharmacy services are being provided effectively. 

Communicates pharmacy clinical updates and policies to facility staff. 

Assists with updates to Medwiz Policy and Procedure. 

Collaborates with account reps to ensure facility is receiving pharmacy services that meet or exceed expectations. 

Attends QA meetings at the pharmacy as determined 

Work Location:

Work in the field at various long term care facilities on a rotating schedule 

Must maintain adequate provisions for remote work from a home office 

Must have unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle for transportation