Consultant Pharmacy - Nurse (LPN)

About the Role

Assists the Consultant Pharmacist in providing consultation, evaluation, and oversight of all pharmacy services in nursing facilities according to policies, procedures, state, and federal laws. This role serves as a liaison between the nursing facility and pharmacy, ensuring compliance and facilitating communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all medication storage areas within the nursing facility according to policies, state, and federal laws and provide written reports.
• Audit all aspects of ordering, acquiring, receiving, labeling, storage, administering, documenting, disposing, and reconciliation of medications.
• Conduct educational sessions regarding medication policies, procedures, state, and federal laws.
• Evaluate and audit medication administration and monitoring systems.
• Review and evaluate manufacturers’ specifications regarding medications.
• Assist with the destruction of controlled substances in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Facilitate communication between the nursing facility and pharmacy as a customer service liaison.
• Receive and enter orders from prescribers into the patient electronic health record.
• Correct orders entered into the electronic health record as outlined by policies and procedures.
• Administer medications in emergency situations as allowed by policies, procedures, state, and federal law.
• Transfer narcotics and destroy non-narcotics according to policies, procedures, state, and federal law.
• Assist with patient care in emergencies as certified and allowed by law.
• Teach medication administration (Med pass).
• Perform other duties as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Active state LPN license in good standing.
• Two years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; MatrixCare experience is helpful.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to work at a moderate speed and during inclement weather.
• Self-motivated with a high work ethic.
• Reliable problem solver with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must pass a background check and drug testing.
• Solid, dependable, and verifiable work history required.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and crouching for several hours per day.
• Occasional sitting at a computer for several hours.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Stock options.

This role is ADA compliant and based in Greenville, SC. The facility serves nursing homes and assisted living centers with a high prescription volume of medications filled daily. Applicants from retail and/or hospital settings are strongly encouraged to apply.