Consultant Pharmacist

guardianpharmacy; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and sick days

Generous vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy in Eugene, Oregon, part of the Guardian family, seeks a Pharmacist to evaluate nursing home drug regimens and ensure compliant therapy. You will liaise with facilities, educate staff, and coordinate reports. Travel up to 90% is required.

Required BS/PharmD and Pharmacist license, valid driver's license, and 2+ years in LTC or high-volume settings. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/PharmD required.
• Pharmacist license required.
• Valid driver's license.
• 2+ years of LTC or high-volume pharmacy experience.
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates drug regimens for patients in nursing facilities to ensure appropriate therapy.
• Monitors facility compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Acts as liaison between pharmacy and facility to resolve issues.
• Educates nurses on problem areas and staff interests.
• Attends facility, pharmacy, infection control, QA, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Reviews physician orders for action, dosage, interactions, and stability.
• Trains and supervises pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
• Produces monthly written reports to facility administrators and medical directors.
• Maintains seizure and drug problem notice files and reconciles controlled substances.

Skills

LTC experience

Computer skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Fast-paced team

Quality minded

Education

Pharmacist license

BS/PharmD

Driver's license

Tools

Pharmacy operations system

Job description

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Managed Healthcare Pharmacy, a Guardian Pharmacy, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Eugene, OR.

Why Managed Healthcare Pharmacy? We're reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We're About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Under the direction of Management, responsible for evaluating the drug regimens of patients in a nursing home to assure the facility is providing adequate drug therapy and is within the guidelines of Federal and State regulations.

Attributes Required:

• Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Leadership - ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
• Relational - ability to build relationships with business unit management and become "trusted advisor"
• Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential job functions (include the following):

• Evaluates the drug regimen reviews of patients/clients in the facility, assuring appropriate drug therapy.
• Monitors the compliance of the facility with Federal and State guidelines and notes any irregularities.
• Serves as an information source regarding medication and Federal and State pharmacy regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy and the facility when problems need to be resolved.
• Educates nurses about problem areas within the facility and also in areas of staff interest.
• Attends necessary meetings of the facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team conference.
• Reviews physician orders and evaluates for appropriate action, dosage, potential drug interactions, administration, and stability.
• Assists in training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
• Produces written reports on findings and recommendations for each monthly visit to facilities and provides reports to the Administrator, DON, and where appropriate the medical director/physician.
• Maintains seizure and drug problem notice files.
• Reconciles controlled drugs and audits patient charts.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Certifications:

• BS/PharmD degree in pharmacy required
• Pharmacist License required
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in LTC or high-volume pharmacy
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Work Environment:

• Requires up to 90% travel
• Ability to work flexible hours

What We Offer:

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, "Treat others as you would like to be treated."

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

Time Off

• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren't "cookie cutter." That's why