LPN Pharmacy Consultant Assistant - Long-Term Care

Nhccare

Columbia (SC)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and more

401(k) with generous company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nhccare in Columbia, SC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist a Consultant Pharmacist in delivering and overseeing pharmacy services in a nursing facility. You will help evaluate storage, participate in audits, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

The role requires two years of experience, an active LPN license, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook; MatrixCare is a plus.

Qualifications

H.S. diploma.
Licensed nurse with active state license in good standing
Two years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required, MatrixCare helpful
Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Able to work at a moderate speed
Self-motivated/high work ethic
Able to work during inclement weather
Reliable
Good organization/Attention to detail
Job is ADA compliant

Responsibilities

All duties are performed under the immediate supervision of a Consultant Pharmacist.
Evaluation of all medication storage areas within the nursing facility according to policies, state and federal laws and provide written reports.
Audits all aspects of ordering, acquiring, receiving, labeling, storage, administering, documenting, disposing and reconciliation of medications in the nursing facility.
Conducts educational sessions regarding medication policies, procedures, state and federal laws.
Evaluation and audit medication administration and monitoring systems.
Education and evaluation of manufacturers’ specifications regarding medications.
Evaluates medication storage areas according to state and federal law.
Assists with the destruction of controlled substances in accordance with state and federal laws.
Facilitate communication between nursing facility and pharmacy.
Receive an order from a prescriber, enter the order into patient electronic health record.
Correct orders entered into electronic health record as outlined by policies and procedures.
Administer medications in an emergency situation as allowed by policies, procedures, state and federal law.
Transfer of narcotics.
Destruction of non-narcotics according to policies, procedures, state and federal law.
Help with patient care in an emergency as certified and allowed by law.
Teach med pass.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor authorized to do so.