Consultant Pharmacist

About the role

Managed Healthcare Pharmacy, a Guardian Pharmacy and member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers. Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. We offer a comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. This position provides an opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Under the direction of Management, the role is responsible for evaluating the drug regimens of patients in a nursing home to assure the facility is providing adequate drug therapy and is within the guidelines of Federal and State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the drug regimen reviews of patients/clients in the facility, assuring appropriate drug therapy.
• Monitors the compliance of the facility with Federal and State guidelines and notes any irregularities.
• Serves as an information source regarding medication and Federal and State pharmacy regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between the pharmacy and the facility when problems need to be resolved.
• Educates nurses about problem areas within the facility and also in areas of staff interest.
• Attends necessary meetings of the facility, pharmacy, infection control, quality assurance, and interdisciplinary team conference.
• Reviews physician orders and evaluates for appropriate action, dosage, potential drug interactions, administration, and stability.
• Assists in training and supervising pharmacy technicians, interns, and externs.
• Produces written reports on findings and recommendations for each monthly visit to facilities and provides reports to the Administrator, DON, and where appropriate the medical director/physician.
• Maintains seizure and drug problem notice files.
• Reconciles controlled drugs and audits patient charts.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• BS/PharmD degree in pharmacy required
• Pharmacist License required
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in LTC or high-volume pharmacy
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate

Work environment

• Requires up to 90% travel
• Ability to work flexible hours

Benefits

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting the core value of “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

Time Off

• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service