Consultant Pharmacist - PRN

guardianpharmacy

Pink Hill (NC)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & generous vacation

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family, seeks a pharmacist to evaluate drug regimens in nursing facilities, ensure compliant therapy, and collaborate with facility staff. The role requires travel up to 90% and strong attention to regulatory detail.

Ideal candidates have a PharmD/BS in pharmacy and an active pharmacist license, plus experience in LTC or high-volume settings, and the ability to lead teams while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

BS/PharmD required for pharmacy licensure.
Pharmacist license required to practice.
Proven ability to manage drug regimens in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluates drug regimens for nursing facility patients 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 development.
Attends meetings with facility, infection control, QA, and interdisciplinary teams.
Reviews physician orders for action, dosing, interactions, and stability.
Trains and supervises pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
Produces monthly reports for facilities and administrators.

Skills

Work Ethic

Leadership

Relational

Strategy & Planning

Problem Solving

Team Oriented

Education

BS/PharmD in Pharmacy

Pharmacist License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Pink Hill, North Carolina, United States of America | Kernersville, North Carolina, 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.

Southern Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Pink Hill, North Carolina.

Why Southern Pharmacy Services? 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

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