Pharmacist

Bickford Senior Living; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Hours

Great Culture

Great Benefits

Job summary

Serviam Pharmacy is seeking a dynamic licensed pharmacist to ensure patient safety and high-quality drug administration within a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documentation, and adherence to policies and federal/state regulations. A bachelor’s in pharmacy is required, PharmD preferred, and licensure in the practice state is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy; PharmD preferred.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• Experience in leading or working within a cycle fill or compliance-focused Pharmacy, including Long Term Care, is a plus.
• Strong people, culture-building, and leadership qualities with a clear mission orientation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
• Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
• Maintains patient/resident database with current and past medical history, and concurrent medications.
• Ensures appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring high-risk conditions are ordered and discussed with the team.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Documents communications with physicians, nurses, and residents in the medical record.
• Implements policies for safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and disposal of drugs.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Leadership

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

LTC PharmacistAre you a dynamic licensed pharmacist with a passion for great pharmaceutical care? Do you thrive on embracing patient safety and ensuring the utmost quality in drug administration? Dive into a role where you can flex your skills and make a tangible difference every day at Serviam Pharmacy! (Formerly ValuMed)Perks:· Great Hours! (M-F, 9AM-6PM)· Great Culture! (A well-established pharmacy with a family culture)· Great Benefits! (Competitive pay, Student loan repayment, Insurance, 401k! *for Fulltime employees*)Responsibilities:· Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.· Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over the counter and home remedies).· Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team.· Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.· Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.· Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.· Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.Requirements:· Education: bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Pharm D preferred.· Licenses/Certification: Current license in the state of practice.· Experience in leading or working within a cycle fill or compliance-focused Pharmacy, including Long Term Care, is a plus.· Strong people, culture-building, and leadership qualities with a clear mission orientation.Are you ready to join Serviam Pharmacy? Apply today!#INDMP