Pharmacist PRN

HMR Veteran Services; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services in Walterboro, SC is seeking a Pharmacist to support the Director of Pharmacy and oversee pharmaceutical services in compliance with federal, state, and local standards to ensure high-quality care for residents.

The role requires a BS in pharmacy, active licensure, hospital/clinical experience and management experience, and strong decision-making and communication skills to work with residents, families, and staff. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess a BS in pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of the facility.
• Two years hospital/clinical experience and at least one year of management experience.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, staff and external agencies.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and nursing practices relevant to living center facilities.
• Familiarity with dispensing medications regulations and accuracy requirements.
• Experience with computer systems and pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Pharmacy in managing pharmaceutical services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards and VA facility guidelines.
• Supervise records of receipt and distribution of controlled substances.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical services with other departments.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.
• Develop and maintain resident drug profiles and care plans.
• Perform routine inspections of pharmaceutical services for policy adherence.
• Assist in discharge planning and medication-related activities.

Skills

Independent decision making

Tactful communication

Regulatory knowledge

Computer systems proficiency

Leadership and supervisory ability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Veterans Victory House
Walterboro, SC 29488, USA

• Part-Time
• Requisition #: PHARM001345

Description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Pharmacistlooking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans.

Why Join HMR Veterans Services?

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance*
• And Much More!

What You'll Do

As a Pharmacist,assist the Director of Pharmacy in managing the facility’s Pharmaceutical Services in accordancewith federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern VA facilities to ensurethat the highest degree of quality care can be provided to residents at all times.Responsibilities include:

• Follow written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the facility’s pharmaceutical services.
• Interpret the facility’s pharmaceutical policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for insuring adherence to policies and procedures related to the administration, storage, labeling, and distribution of medication.
• Maintain liaison with families and residents as necessary.
• Ensure that public information describing pharmaceutical services is accurate and fully descriptive.
• Make routine inspections of the facility’s pharmaceutical services to ensure that established policies are being implemented and followed.
• Ensure that physician’s orders are checked to ensure that residents are receiving medications as ordered by the attending physician.
• Supervise the records of receipt and distribution of all controlled substances and the maintenance of such records in sufficient detail to allow for an accurate reconciliation.
• Participate in discharge planning, the development and implementation of resident care plans, assessments, drug reviews, etc. as necessary.
• Assist in destroying medications in accordance with current regulations.
• Ensure that labeling of drugs and biologicals are in compliance with existing regulations, as well as established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical services with other departments as necessary.
• Ensure that a level of stock medications, supplies, equipment, etc. is maintained at adequate levels to meet the needs of residents.
• Develop and maintain a current drug profile for each resident.
• Ensure all residents receive pharmaceutical services in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other residents.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Must be currently licensed or eligible for licensing in the state where facility is located.
• Must have, as a minimum, two years hospital and/or clinical experience and at least one year ofmanagement experience.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of pharmaceutical regulations and nursing practices and procedures, aswell as, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to living center facilities.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the dispensing of medications; accuracy is imperative.
• Must be training in consultant pharmacy regulations as pertaining to living center facilities.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other equipmentrelative to pharmaceutical services.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be trustworthy, holding residents medical and personal information in confidence at alltimes.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously withand supervise other personnel.

Join a Mission That Matters

When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country.

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