Pharmacist Consultant

BrightSpring Health Services; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 7,577,000 - 9,368,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Job summary

PharMerica seeks a Pharmacist Consultant to remotely cover designated territories, ensuring optimal medication therapy and regulatory adherence in long-term care settings.

You will evaluate orders, review resident drug regimens monthly, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrators to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. A valid pharmacist license and LTC/acute care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
• Current license required. Dual license preferred.
• One-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred.
• Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred.
• IV clinical experience preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability.
• Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
• Reviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident at least monthly and reports irregularities with recommendations.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care.
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or PharmD

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Join our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!

PharMerica’s consultant pharmacist teams lead the industry in clinical excellence. Amid higher acuity, greater regulatory scrutiny, and staffing challenges, PharMerica consultant pharmacists provide clinical services that drive facility compliance, prescriber engagement, and optimized medication therapy for our residents.

Our consultant pharmacists are dedicated facility medication experts who:

• Make an impact through medication optimization helping our residents live their best lives
• Lead care teams providing value to prescribers and nursing staff
• Navigate cost containment strategies to reduce drug spend and nursing time

Intensely focused on the local delivery of services, our consultant pharmacist team’s high quality medication management and clinical support enables facilities to optimize care delivery, reduce regulatory risk, and adapt to rapid change.

The Pharmacist Consultant is a remote role and will be responsible for covering the following territories. Qualified candidates must reside within the territories listed below.

Region

• San Francisco, CA
• San Jose, CA
• Santa Rosa, CA
• Oakland , CA

An Immunization Certification through an accredited organization (ie. APhA) is required

We Offer

• DailyPay
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Shift differential
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Company paid STD and LTD
• Employee Discount Program
• 401k
• Paid-time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide.

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate
• Reviews the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident as assigned at least monthly and reports any irregularities to the Director of Nursing, Administrator and the attending physicians with a written report of findings and recommendations
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members
• Maintains knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team
• Maintains knowledge of pharmaceutical care practices for long term care residents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate
• Current license required. Dual license preferred
• One-year experience in acute, long-term care or home health preferred
• Consultant or Clinical Pharmacist experience preferred
• IV clinical experience preferred
• Must be able to work weekends or outside of normal business hours when needed
• Ability to lift patient charts repetitively
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations for long-term care
• Understand of formulary management

Salary Range

USD $55.00 - $68.00 / Hour