Long Term Care Pharmacist II - Third Shift, 7-on-7-off

MI_SMHC Trinity Health - Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trinity Health seeks a Long-Term Care Pharmacist II (Night Shift) to provide clinical and operational oversight of medication therapy for residents across post-acute facilities. The role ensures safe, accurate dispensing while collaborating with prescribers, nursing, and facility staff to optimize outcomes and maintain regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will review orders, evaluate regimens, advise on antimicrobial stewardship, supervise technicians, and support audits and quality initiatives

Formación

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college.
• Active Michigan pharmacist license and Michigan controlled substance license.
• Experience in long-term care, institutional, hospital, or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy and controlled substance regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Review and approve medication orders for appropriateness and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate patient regimens for interactions and dosing concerns.
• Provide clinical recommendations on medication therapy management and stewardship.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and ensure accurate dispensing and labeling.
• Oversee order entry, controlled substances, and quality assurance reviews.
• Respond to medication inquiries from healthcare teams and residents.
• Monitor shortages, recalls, and drug utilization concerns.
• Participate in medication regimen reviews and interdisciplinary communication.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, and compliance initiatives.

Conocimientos

Communication

Geriatric pharmacotherapy

Medication management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Educación

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

BS in Pharmacy

Herramientas

QS1

Docutrack

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: The Long-Term Care Pharmacist II (Night Shift) is responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of medication therapy for residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, behavioral health, and other post-acute care facilities. This role ensures the safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of medications while collaborating with prescribers, nursing staff, consultants, and facility personnel to optimize resident outcomes and maintain compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and pharmacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and approve medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate patient medication regimens for drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, therapeutic duplications, and dosing concerns.
• Provide clinical recommendations to prescribers regarding medication therapy management, antimicrobial stewardship, psychotropic medication use, and chronic disease management.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel engaged in medication preparation and dispensing activities.
• Ensure the accurate dispensing, packaging, labeling, and delivery of medications in accordance with pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.
• Perform order entry verification, controlled substance oversight, and quality assurance reviews.
• Respond to medication-related inquiries from nurses, providers, facility administrators, residents, and caregivers.
• Monitor and resolve medication shortages, inventory issues, medication recalls, and drug utilization concerns.
• Review medication administration records (MARs), physician orders, and pharmacy documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in medication regimen reviews, transition-of-care activities, and interdisciplinary care team communication.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, DEA regulations, and facility-specific policies.
• Support emergency medication needs and provide clinical guidance for urgent medication-related situations.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, resident outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; or a BS in Pharmacy.
• Active Michigan pharmacist license and Michigan controlled substance license in good standing.
• Long-term care, institutional, hospital, or retail pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric pharmacotherapy, psychotropic medications, controlled substance regulations, and medication management principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals, facility staff, residents, and caregivers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing systems, electronic health records, and medication management software.
• Experience with QS1 and Docutrack preferred.

Schedule: 7-on-7-off; Schedule: Wednesday-Tuesday. 72 hours worked (varies slightly during holiday weeks), paid for 80 hours. Wednesday: 8:30pm-7:00am Thursday: 8:30pm-7:00am Friday: 8:30pm-7:00am Saturday: 7:30pm-7:00am Sunday: 7:30pm-7:00am Monday: 8:30pm-7:00am Tuesday: 8:30pm-7:00am Then off until the following week.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform computer-based work and review detailed medication records.
• Ability to lift and move medication totes, supplies, and pharmacy inventory as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.