Long-Term Care Pharmacist

Hayat Pharmacy; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayat Pharmacy is seeking a pharmacist to lead medication management in long-term care settings. You will perform DRRs, tailor geriatric dosages from labs, and monitor high-risk medications, ensuring safe, compliant care.

Role includes supervising pharmacy staff, overseeing LTC packaging, and participating in care plans with clinicians and families. A Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharm with active licensure and 1–3 years LTC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharm from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Experience: 1–3 years in LTC/hospital or mail-order settings preferred.
• Certifications (Preferred): BCGP or BCPS.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive drug regimen reviews to prevent adverse drug events in facility residents.
• Evaluate charts, labs and renal function to tailor geriatric dosages.
• Monitor high-risk meds and recommend dose reductions or tapers.
• Participate in care plan meetings with physicians, nursing staff and families.
• Review and verify orders for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee LTC packaging (blister packs, unit-dose, multi-dose).
• Direct and supervise technicians, compounding staff and fulfillment staff.
• Manage emergency drug kits and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Conduct monthly audits to ensure CMS and state LTC regulations are met.
• Assist facilities with medication policies and track quality metrics.

Skills

Geriatric pharmacotherapy

CMS guidelines familiarity

EHR integration

Attention to detail

Education

Pharm.D.

B.S. Pharm

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Medication Management

• Perform comprehensive drug regimen reviews (DRR) for facility residents to prevent adverse drug events, interactions, and therapeutic duplication.
• Evaluate patient charts, lab results, and renal function to tailor dosages for geriatric and specialized populations.
• Monitor high-risk medications (e.g., psychotropics, anticoagulants, antibiotics) and recommend appropriate dose reductions or tapers.
• Participate in care plan meetings with physicians, nursing staff, and patient families.

Dispensing & Operations

• Review and verify provider medication orders for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee specialized LTC packaging (e.g., blister packs, unit-dose systems, multi-dose strip packaging).
• Direct and supervise pharmacy technicians, compounding staff, and fulfillment personnel.
• Manage emergency drug kits (E-kits) and automated dispensing cabinets housed at long-term care facilities.

Consulting & Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct monthly on-site or remote facility audits to ensure federal (CMS) and state long-term care regulations are met.
• Assist facilities in developing medication administration, storage, and disposal policies.
• Track and report quality metrics, medication errors, and antibiotic stewardship indicators.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active Pharmacist License in good standing in the state of practice.
• Experience: 1-3 years of pharmacy experience in LTC, hospital/acute care, or mail-order environments preferred.
• Certifications (Preferred): Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).

Key Skills & Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics, and chronic disease management.
• Strong familiarity with CMS guidelines (e.g., F-Tags related to pharmacy services in nursing facilities).
• Proficiency with pharmacy management software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) integration.
• High attention to detail, precision, and problem-solving skills in high-volume settings.